Grace Mitchell enchants indie music fans

The indie alternative voice of Grace Mitchell has yet to make its mark on the music industry, but the 16 year old’s unorthodox sound has clear potential.

Similar to Lana Del Rey, Sky Ferreira and Lorde, the singer from Portland, Oregon blends her powerful voice and smooth beats.

Mitchell’s Soundcloud only has three tracks, the most popular “Your Design” has around 145,000 play counts on it, but this number will most likely rise in the upcoming months.

The high school singer-songwriter is undoubtedly talented, her mature voice and relatable lyrics are perfect for any playlist. Her genuine lyrics talk about love and heartbreak.

In her song “Broken Over You,” she describes a complicated love affair, singing “Is it like love when you look inside/ Even if its not then I wish you’d lie.” Despite her young age, her lyrical style shows maturity beyond her years.

Mitchell’s most noted song is her cover of “Maneater” by Hall and Oates, which was featured on the soundtrack of the blockbuster film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Her refreshing take on the 80’s classic displays her ability to make a song her own.

Grace Mitchell’s sound doesn’t exactly fit the pop caliber; it has a deeper and bolder tone than the usual bubblegum pop heard on the radio. Her voice is “powerful and polished” as described by Pigeons and Planes, a popular music blog.

Mitchell shows great maturity in her singing and songwriting, this combination ensures great success in the future.