‘Icarus’ is the latest single by Powers of the Monk. A delightful piece of pop music that’s loaded with memorable melodies and performances, this remarkable piece of songwriting is gripping from start to finish.
Powers of the Monk is a pop outfit based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded way back in 2006 by songwriters David s. Monk and CasSondra Powers, Powers of the Monk have a great amount of experience under their belt, and it shows in their latest single ‘Icarus’. Showcasing a distinct strain of pop that leans heavily on indie in the airy timbres and harmonies of the voices, and on folk in the few distinct instrumental lines played on acoustic, uncommon instruments, ‘Icarus’ easily boasts a sound and a feel that easily sticks out and leaves a mark.
Other than the delightfully cloudy and restrained vocals, singing novel and engaging melodies, the songwriting on ‘Icarus’ is just as wondrous and inquisitive. With a steady groove and an instrumental palette that’s unquestionably unique, ‘Icarus’ showcases the band’s experienced ears for atmospheres and world building. ‘Icarus’ sounds like a mystical cautionary tale of a moth that decided to stray too close to a flame.
‘Icarus’ is a gorgeously written and arranged piece of folk and indie pop that left me terribly hungry for more from this capable, experienced, unique, and criminally slept-on duo of talented songwriters. Powers of the Monk have gained a new and quite eager fan.