Gloom Choir has created a crisp intersection between storytelling and sound since its inception, and their latest single, “Summer Nights (In The USA),” is no exception. Hailing from the pine-laden backroads of Newman Lake, WA, Chris Kennedy invigorates the spirit of North Idaho and Eastern Washington summer into a song that’s simultaneously both personal and panoramic.
It starts like a warm breeze over well-trod terrain, depositing you directly into the golden haze of youthful evenings. It’s a bittersweet but celebratory spin on growing up, freedom, recklessness, and the sweet sorrow of nights when anything seems possible. Kennedy’s inspiration is personal and fundamentally rooted in a desire to remember his life. It was telling stories to his kids about his teenage self that inspired him to write a song lyrically capturing the pure, unfiltered essence of youth. The end product is an ode to living as though you have nothing to lose, a sentiment that echoes globally without losing a grip on its specific location.
“Summer Nights (In The USA)“ is a glamorously situated blend of country and alt-rock. The sound of Gloom Choir has been challenging to pin down, and this track is no exception. The earthy yet open-hearted production pairs acoustic warmth with slyly minimalist rock immediacy on a track that lets Kennedy’s voice shine through with the sort of raw honesty that feels both confessional and communal at once.
Gloom Choir’s talent for writing songs that are intensely personal yet broadly relatable remains a defining characteristic in the indie country scene. “Summer Nights (In The USA)” is the soundtrack to a memory. Whether you’re a product of the American Northwest or just pining for the nostalgia of carefree summer nights past, Gloom Choir leaves you with a track that you’ll be humming for a long. It’s a sentimental little homage of a journey that reminds us of the temporary beauty of moments and the song we carry with us despite them.
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