Artist: John Arter & The Eastern Kings
Song: “The Many Ways”
Album: Not Just a Story (Release TBD)
Label: Viking House
Genre: Americana, Folk, Country
UK Americana act John Arter & the Eastern Kings only released their first EP last year, but they have been dropping singles for their upcoming LP all year. The group mixes country grit, raw and emotional songwriting, and Americana style for a blend that will please fans of artists like Jason Isbell and American Aquarium. The first single from their next collection, “The Many Ways”, is a lovely stand-out.
Arter’s gruff vocals carry a weary gravitas as the track opens acoustically. The full-bodied chorus as a classic rock flavor and rootsy elements that gives the song a stadium-sized sheen. The band provides nuanced textures in the arrangement that lets every element of the song breathe and shine.
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