A beautifully unveiling folk success that ventures from subdued acoustics to a soaring emotion, propelled by riveting vocals and heartfelt strings, “The Breakers” is an affecting track from Cape June. Based in the Northeast U.S., the ambient-folk project was formed by two friends: vocalist/guitarist Mariel Max and violinist Lindsey Zagorodnev. Mariel’s talented songwriting pairs with Lindsay’s classical training for a stunning overall sound, treading a lovely line between dreamy subduedness and expressive emotion.

The track is referenced as honoring “moving through resistance, echoing what it can feel like to continue in a world nudged by social, environmental, and cultural strain.” The haunting vocals echo as such in their memorable lyricism, right away with the opening “this is the part where we keep going” sign of perseverance. Further questions — “can we dare enough, when we’re actively still?” — continue to echo an embrace of change and movement, the added strings feeling reflective of that embrace of an expanse. “The Breakers” is a gorgeously accomplished track from Cape June.

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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.

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