Stewart’s voice, while plaintive and mournful, delivers the confidence of a singer in command of both her craft and her future. The ordinarily twangy edge of Arnez’s Telecaster is shaved a bit smooth for this tune, letting his bubblier delay tones and the sky-high sparkle of Whit Wright’s pedal steel send the track to astral heights.
Read MoreThrilled to announce we’re releasing Blue Cactus’s sophomore LP, Stanger Again, out May 7th! Preorder vinyl or CD today to get a limited edition linoprint designed and printed by Steph Stewart.
Read MoreAs the first Sleepy Cat treat of 2021, Ashley Wright brushes aside Steely Dan’s weird and divisive mythology to bring us a modern and sharp interpretation of their hit, “Dirty Work,” co-produced by Saman Khoujinian and Alex Bingham.
Read MoreIn the seasonal spirit we will release a Winter Mixtape on Dec. 11, 2020. The compilation features new original tunes and holiday covers from every artist on their roster. Counter to the pious bent of many holiday tunes and their reliance on rote motifs, the Winter Mixtape’s songs paint a relevant and transparent picture of the holiday season in America.
Read MoreWelcome to the world, baby. We’re happy you’re here.
Over the course of just 12 minutes and 10 seconds, Owen strides between ideations on body dysmorphia, the Sisyphus-like plight of present-day public servants, death’s first name, and an all-business Cool Hand Luke here to stuff Donald Trump full of eggs and save us from ourselves.
Read MoreIt’s true dive into Owen’s one of a kind political brand. A zesty cocktail of musical aggression and restraint, and a keen, satirical message about our laughable (I mean horrifying) and all-but-successfully-impeachable President. I can almost smell our country’s collective frustration and sadness simmering in this tune.
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