Mariecke Borger’s "Heartbeat" is a beautifully understated folk-pop gem that blends Americana warmth with deeply personal songwriting.
... a rich and heartfelt folk-pop track elevated by stunning vocals and beautifully polished songwriting.
Based in the Netherlands, this song sounds like it has been lifted right out of the Nashville music scene. It's that rich, that well-written, and that polished. Her vocals are absolutely stunning. If this were a TV show and I heard those vocals for the first time, I would expect her to win the whole thing.
The delicate, almost indie pop-cum-folk guitars are a pure delight, with organic percussion balanced perfectly alongside those dreamy, somewhat shoegaze-sounding guitar tones. My notes on first listen were simply "stunning", and I honestly couldn't believe my ears when I heard how beautiful her voice was.
With a bunch of singles and two albums stretching back to 2013, there is plenty more great music from her to listen to if you loved what you heard here.