There's something beautiful about "Shoebox," the new single from With Sun, a musical project by singer-songwriter and poet Alice Hale. A quiet revolution against material comparison, Hale's latest single is a delicate and powerful reflection on finding joy in simplicity and love in scarcity.
With "Shoebox," Sun strips life back to the bare necessities. Stemming from a period of financial instability and inward observation, the single captures the warmth that thrives in life when there is little else to possess but one's heart. Hale's storytelling is awash with emotional authenticity and elevates the ordinary, such as a child's toys stowed away in a small shoebox, to the symbolism of soft, tender love, imagination, and hidden resilience.
With a diverse range of influences and for fans of Suzanne Vega, Beth Orton, Carole King, Feist, and Laura Marling, Hale carries on the tradition of folk crafting that enriches the soul. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, "Shoebox" is most certainly a welcome touch point. In a world that values accumulation above all else, With Sun shows that the true wealth of the modern era is the small, shared experiences that add up to a whole life.
An acoustic track of the most intimate kind, "Shoebox" feels like a long-lost letter rediscovered from a friend miles and years in the rearview. Like all folk, it is likely tender and therapeutic. Love, imagination, and heartfelt thanks can fit in a small, handmade space. With Sun's "Shoebox" is now streaming on Spotify, and you won't want to miss it.
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