With an upcoming album titled Mud, it is perhaps written in the stars that Whiskey Myers's first release from said album would be a thumping, gritty track.On 'Lightning Bugs and Rain', the band's frontman Cody Cannon tries to convince a girl he has his eye on, to escape with him to a secluded spot on the mountains with only, as the title points out, lightning bugs (perhaps better known as fireflies to us on this side of the Atlantic) and rain (something that us on this side of the Atlantic, know all so well). It's a bluesy number with some lovely guitar riffs, horns every now and then and a foot-tapping drumbeat. Despite the title, this song is made for kicking back and relaxing in the remainder of these summer months.
This was my first taste of this particular Whiskey and I'm already addicted. Have a listen to the track below.
About Whiskey Myers
Whiskey Myers, the soulful Southern rockers, will release their fourth studio album, Mud, on September 9th via Spinefarm Records, featuring the single ‘Lightning Bugs and Rain’. Helmed by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Rival Sons, etc.), this record sees the East Texan outfit taking their easy style and sound to fresh levels, straddling a number of different genres – soul, country, classic rock, blues, etc. – in the process.
The follow-up to Early Morning Shakes (2014), Mud features ten new tracks packed with narrative vocals, emotive hooks and twin guitar strength, including ‘Frogman’ (a co-write with Rich Robinson previewed live at the Download Festival) and ‘Deep Down In The South’, a classic slice of Southern Rock celebrating a culture rich with tradition and solid values.
Through the quality of their song-writing, ability to straddle different genres, plus their undeniable power in concert and on record, the band has attracted a devoted army of home-grown fans who pack out venues, sing their praises online, and continue to make Whiskey Myers a word-of-mouth sensation… and that fervour is now spreading quickly overseas.
Whiskey Myers were recently here for Ramblin’ Man Fair and will return this December for the following dates:
December 1st - The Dome, London
December 2nd - O2 Institute, Birmingham
December 5th - Ruby Lounge, Manchester
December 6th - St Luke's, Glasgow
For further information on Whiskey Myers and their upcoming UK tour, check out their official site.
