Some songwriting is more straightforward, but some, like Nina de Vitry’s, resembles the process of putting together a painting. It’s a process that she used to weave together her debut full-length album, What You Feel is Real, and songs like the album’s first single, “Open.” A delicate song masterfully compiled, “Open” features sorrowful melodies and lush strings, classical in nature but still with enough rudiments and fundamentals for any fan of piano pop. It’s relaxing music, but not in a dull kind of way; it’s that breath of fresh air that comes in handy when you’re feeling the stress and rigours of life on a difficult day. de Vitry is a storytelling type of musician who also happens to be able to strand together some soulful and beautiful melodies. Genre is not a predominant focus for ...