With Forever Tourist, Alex Van Pelt introduces a bold and distinctive first glimpse into the upcoming album Cabin Fever. In this melancholic acoustic ballad, the artist steps away from his familiar synthesizers to reinvent himself through an intimate and stripped-down folk sound, reminiscent of Andy Shauf, Adrianne Lenker, or Jonathan Richman.
He takes us on a spectral walk through the familiar streets of a city, letting absurd thoughts drift in: “Do you ever think about the weight of mountains when driving through a tunnel?”.
The song poetically explores the figure of the outsider, the misfit, the perpetual stranger — encapsulated in the song’s mantra-like chorus: “Forever tourist in my own town.” As the track progresses, guitar and vocals rise, joined by subtle cello and flute arrangements, culminating in a climax of hope and acceptance: “I’ve been driving through scenic routes and every sign was telling me to settle down.”
At Indie Valley Music, we were instantly captivated by this song. The combination of guitar and voice creates a deeply comforting, emotional atmosphere that invites reflection on life itself. The track is profoundly melodic, harmonious, captivating, and above all, immersive. From a technical standpoint, the production is superb—capturing the minimalist yet emotional essence of folk, with outstanding mixing and mastering. Without a doubt, it’s a song that touched our hearts.
If Munch’s The Scream had been a song, it would probably sound like this. Forever Tourist is a moving and immersive sonic journey that sets the tone for the upcoming album Cabin Fever, promising a work that is honest, raw, and profoundly human.
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