Artist Spotlight
Rusty Reid intensifies the mood with powerful release “Let’s Just Talk”
Rusty Reid has always been interested in philosophy and culture, but with “Let’s Just Talk,” the third single from his new album “The Unreasonables,” he completely gives up thinking in favor of pure instinct. The artist, who was born in Texas but now lives in the Pacific Northwest, enters a different space, one lit by neon instead of candles and driven by instinct instead of thought.
Reid’s new album and this single are a way to say no to overthinking, and they thrive on desire, intensity, and the chaotic thrill of letting go of reason. Supported by his band, Reid dives into a sound world that mixes indie grit, folk authenticity, and rock bravado. “Let’s Just Talk” has a lot of bass, rhythm, and chemistry while still keeping Reid’s unique melodic base.
The single is appealing not only because it has a different subject, but also because it gives you freedom, and Reid is an artist who has earned the right to let go of his defenses. There is no political agenda, spiritual inquiry, or intellectual context, and the track is about a musician driven by desire rather than purpose.
“Let’s Just Talk” reminds us that passion needs its own space, without any comments. Rusty Reid shows that even seasoned songwriters can regain their original strength, and in this release, he lets go of expectation and embraces desire, giving us a single that goes beyond thought and puts rhythm first.
Album Review
Mt. Kili Mt. Kili delivers quiet power and honest reflection on “The Noticer” (album)
Mt. Kili’s latest album, “The Noticer,” is a warm, contemplative acoustic folk album that finds beauty in the minutiae of life itself, as calm and bare as anyone would call it. Songwriter Rick Sichta of Asheville leads the project with delicate instrumentation and outspoken lyrics, bringing forth an experience that can be both personal and universal.
Recorded at Echo Mountain Studio in Asheville, the music is refined and mastered by Grammy Award-winning Julian Dreyer and David Glasser. The current lineup still embodies this vision, with Matt Shepard holding down a heavy rhythmic backbone and Laney Barnett’s violin and vocals rounding out the sound, creating emotion.
There is a story and emotion hidden within each track. The EP opens with “Don’t Start a War,” which opens contemplatively, begging for peace rather than war. The title track, “The Noticer,” exudes a sense of awareness and the beauty of watching life unfold. “The Rain Song” features a soothing, near-meditative vibe.
With a hopeful reflection, “The Road Isn’t as Long as It Seems” is about perspective and perseverance. “Her Song” is pretty much a musical love letter, and “Kyle” is defined by its character-driven narrative. With “The Weather Report,” the change of feeling is reflected, while “Scars “ and “Strawberry Fields” hint at memories and softening imagery. “All in Good Time” concludes the record patiently, a soothing sigh of comfort. “The Noticer” is a reflective album with a soft reminder that sometimes the smallest moments mean the most.
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Artist Spotlight
dredge reflects on emotions and unfiltered truth in “doomed from the start” (EP)
“doomed from the start,” the debut EP of dredge is a burst of underground noise, rough around the edges, an ambitious debut that embraces chaos in its own deeply personal way. The EP is raw, recorded in a garage somewhere between Birmingham and Worcestershire, with a cinematic feel that mirrors its emotive honesty.
It begins with “captain oblivious” and portrays the uncertainty and restlessness of a track after meeting someone unaware of the most fundamental part of themselves. “drink beer, hail satan“ takes the mood down a notch, with a bit of black humor about aging and death, presented in an oddly humorous way, but more plainly. The balance of energy and reflection presented on the track makes it one of the most memorable tracks on the project.
“temptress“ is like an idea of running into the wrong people & getting caught up in that familiar feeling of being drawn to harrowing situations. An exploration of the darker, cheeky end, then to round up the EP with “goblins.” The track is dynamic, and it complements the project nicely. “doomed from the start” is concise, coming in at just over 15 minutes, and it’s a crashing, truthful, and unvarnished introduction to dredge’s world.
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