Emily Mae Winters puts her voice up against bluesy electric guitar on “Wildfire,” an upbeat country Americana song from her 2019 album “High Romance.” Working with producer Matt Ingram, guitarist Ben Walker and double bassist John Parker, the folk and Americana singer gives the song’s volatile emotions a muscular setting.
The song’s appeal starts with the twang. Walker’s guitar gives its upbeat country-pop shape a bluesy edge, while the rising chorus provides the vocal release. Winters’ imagery of embers and sudden ignition makes desire sound volatile, and the arrangement gives that idea some physical momentum.
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What works here is the fit between language and performance: a song about combustible feelings benefits from a singer prepared to push. The country character supplies the flavour; the folk rock energy supplies the shove. “Wildfire” makes a case for letting a strong voice and an electric guitar share the spotlight.
*The song was submitted via Groover. The editorial decision was made independently.
