Meg Chandler is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter hailing from the British countryside of Shropshire. Growing up in a home of music lovers, the impact of her parents playing music impacted her, and the sound she now channels through her music making.
That sound sees Meg marrying elements of folk, together with Indie and pop. The result, on display here on new single Let Me Out, has a textured, earthy feel to the production and instrumentation. This only helps to further accentuate the dream-like quality of Chandler’s vocal performance, with layering that creates a sense of separation, both in the mix and the listener’s experience. Let Me Out has the feel of an internal monologue, as Meg reflects on her experience of growing up in a small place, yearning for a bigger space to define herself against… She feels distanced from the world around her. Chandler describes how this experience informed her latest song:
‘I’ve often felt while growing up that escaping to the city was the only way to make something notable of myself, that perhaps my dreams were too big for the tiny village I grew up in. This song embodies my complex thoughts of trusting there’s a whole new, exciting world waiting for me, but being too scared to take that leap and leave my comfortable life back home. Ultimately, I realise that no matter where in the world I end up, I’ll always have a deep adoration for the place that made me into the person I am!’
As someone that definitely felt trapped in my own small-town upbringing, at times, there is definitely a feeling here that resonates for me. Meg brings it to life with a beautiful sense of honesty, as she reflects on her experience.