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On the surface, Peasant’s “Take it Light” appears to be a relatively simple, two-minute indie folk song reminiscent of classic M. Ward; it’s a familiar, easy going track that’s delightful to absorb on that first, relatively ephemeral listen but leaves little trace once it concludes. However, “Take it Light,” the second single from singer-songwriter Damien DeRose’s (the man behind Peasant) upcoming album Bound For Glory, only appreciates after multiple listens, when the small details on the fringes of the song suddenly come into stark focus: the sleepy guitar solos dusted subtly with country twang, the soft tamborine hits punctuating the central harmony’s breezy waltz, and DeRose’s soulful, androgynous croon that sounds comforting even when its being dismissive. By using the building blocks of classic folk to create a song that’s both timeless and casually beautiful, Damien DeRose proves he’s a troubadour worth listening to.

Bound for Glory is out April 17th on Schnitzel Records