Singing Guide: Cavetown
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Cavetown has quickly risen in fame with his gentle indie-pop ballads, catchy guitar rhythms, and soulful lyrics. Born in 1998 in the UK, Robin Skinner, better known as "Cavetown," began his music career by posting covers and original music on his YouTube channel.
Today, he has over 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has released multiple full-length albums, including "Lemon Boy" and "Sleepyhead."
What makes Cavetown's voice unique is his gentle and emotive vocal delivery. He seamlessly blends his chest voice with his falsetto, creating a soothing and intimate atmosphere. His performances are soft, barely above a whisper, yet still impactful. He's a great example of how you can create a unique style by incorporating different singing techniques.
If you want to sing like Cavetown, start by analyzing his voice. Pay attention to his chest voice and falsetto. Try to emulate his intimate and gentle style of singing.
To help develop your voice, take Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your vocal range. Once you know what your range is, use Cavetown's songs as reference points to practice. Start with simpler songs like "Lemon Boy" and "Boys Will Be Bugs," and gradually work your way up to more complex pieces like "Fool" and "Sweet Tooth."
Breath control is essential in Cavetown's music, especially when transitioning between registers. Take Singing Carrots' breathing basics and breath support articles into account. Incorporate breathing exercises into your warm-up routine to help with breath control.
For vocal techniques, refer to Singing Carrots' Contemporary Vocal Techniques article, which explores techniques like heavy modal and belting. You can find tips on vibrato and vocal distortion in Singing Carrots' articles and videos.
When it comes to performing, check Singing Carrots’ tips for performing on stage and how to overcome stage fright. Cavetown often performs alone with his guitar; try to imitate his performance style by playing and singing his songs.
By following these tips and utilizing Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like Cavetown. Practice consistently, and don't forget to enjoy the process!