Michael Simon Armstrong – “Semantics”

Not too much was given to us about Los Angles based artist Michael Simon Armstrong, but based on a couple listens of his latest track “Semantics,” he’s obviously quite talented and worthy of a listen. The title track of his September EP, it’s filled with HUGE sounds on par with artists like indie darlings Slow Pulp, Sufjan Stevens or boygenius. With strong guitar licks and Armstrong’s forlorn yet steadfast vocals, it eventually gives way to strings and an impressive horn accompaniment. With a strong following of 23k and decent plays since the September 27 release, MSA is absolutely an artist you should check out if you haven’t already. I hate to say “punching above his weight,” but having never heard of him until now and being a bit overwhelmed with the sound (in a good way!) I feel as though this is accurate.
Check out “Semantics” and the rest of the EP over on Spotify or Apple Music.
Categorised in: New Music
This post was written by Chris Miller