Vampire Diaries Star Michael Malarkey Tackles The Introverted Life Of An Actor On New Track

Michael Malarkey’s voice definitely stands out on its’ own when you place him next to the “Sam Smiths” and “Ed Sheerans” of the music scene currently, because unlike their bright, high-pitched, smooth tones, Malarkey brings us a voice reminiscent of innovative songwriters and musical geniuses like Leonard Cohen and David Bowie, specifically because of his deep, dark tone that throws us back to the Bowie classic “Chine Girl,” as well as having a slight vocal-twang similar to respected Rock singers Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) and Scott Stapp (Creed), supported by a bright yet subtle, female backing vocal which compliments Malarkey’s lead vocal perfectly on the Middle 8 section of his new track “Captain Solitaire,” where they both intensely repeat the words “and you say hit me again.” It is an Alternative Pop-Rock song that builds up to a beautiful climax using chorus-effected, reverb-sounding electric guitar riffs, and a slow, simple drum machine, so relaxing and laid back that it will most definitely be added to your Chillout playlist after the first listen.

An interesting track due to its’ very stripped back production, to ensure that the listener hears every single word the Vampire Diaries’ Actor is singing, taking into account his captivating vocal performance, poetic lyrics like “you watch it all from upside down, now begging or stealing, Captain Solitaire,” and overall sound that delivers a classic Snow Patrol vibe, this beautiful song that delves into the sour end of a Hollywood actor’s previously thriving career is bound to set Malarkey’s new-found creativity off nicely and will be respected by all indie lovers for his musically mature introduction.