Carter James - '<3'
Boston-based singer songwriter Carter James takes us behind the scenes of a tragic love story on emotive single ‘<3’.
‘<3’ hits hard. To heart-breaking melodies driven by tender piano lines, Carter James lets his heart speak. “So I guess I lied, you see I’m terrified I’ll never see your brown eyes outside my mind,” he sings, his confessional lyricism and honest vocals laced with a vulnerability that makes this apology even more impactful. Talking about the track, Carter reveals: "I wrote this song for an ex who will never hear it. It helped my heart heal,” and it will no doubt help countless of other hearts find healing.
Recording in his bedroom, Carter James proves that good music doesn’t need a big, flashy production. He has made it his mission to connect people through music and make them feel less alone. ‘<3’ is a track that, from every angle, proclaims mission accomplished.
Words of Laura Freyaldenhoven