Sweet Undertow out of San Francisco is turning heads with their daring new single "Country Blues." The song is proof that country music can thrive even in the face of city life. Fronted by Eddy Undertow (singer-songwriter/Guitarist), the band is breathing new life into roots music, always acknowledging those who paved the way.
"Country Blues" was recorded at LA's Cottage Sounds Studios with legendary producer Charles Newman, and the results are nothing short of magnetic. The single effectively pairs country storytelling with the grit and humor of city living, resulting in a view that's both individual and universal. Eddy's voice is earnest and warm, and the band, Jim Semitekol (electric guitar), Jake Pinto (piano), John Eckstrom (bass), Dave Tavel (drums), and Haley Spence Brown (backing vocals), play lively, textured music that truly feels each note.
Sweet Undertow channels the grit and soul of Johnny Cash's seminal "Live at Folsom Prison" album on this release, treating the openness and hardship of the human condition with the same transparency and storytelling appeal that endeared so many to The Man in Black. There's a gamelike seriousness in "Country Blues," a delicate line between an existential honesty and a light-hearted irony that makes the track so memorable and replayable.
For fans who have been following the band since their rock-influenced early days, this single marks an exciting new chapter. By embracing country traditions while finding their urban spin, the band demonstrates a blood evolution that feels both risky and natural. It's a homage to growth and identity.
"Country Blues" is a bracing reminder that music thrives on reinvention. Sweet Undertow's got a release on their hands that transcends the genre, and the live playing, twisted lyrics, and soulful performance make for a sound that's just penetrating. If you're an old fan of country, or if you want music that manages to tell its story like it mattered, "Country Blues" has earned a place on your playlist. Available to stream everywhere now, this song leaves no doubt that Sweet Undertow is a promising band to watch, dragging country music into fresh and exciting new directions.
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