A twangy guitar, an airtight rhythm section, and strong vocal harmonies–all that’s missing is a warm summer breeze. Today, Ohio natives The Outside Voices are premiering their latest track, “Left Lane Lovers,” exclusively on Midwest Action. Needless to say, it’s everything I’d expected from the rustbelt rockers.
“Left Lane Lovers” feels like a traditional country song, and with the addition of Stephen “Tebbs” Karney on pedal steel, it makes all too much sense why. The song leans into the band’s love of classic country while embracing their familiarity with roots-driven rock & roll. Americana-tinged guitar solos are woven throughout the track, moving it forward in parts where the vocals briefly retreat and keeping the composition interesting.
Give “Left Lane Lovers” a spin below:
Speaking of “Left Lane Lovers” in a press release, frontman John Patrick Halling explained,
I’ve always been a hopeless romantic with a strong affection for impulsive decisions. More often than not, that’s a recipe for disaster, but I still like to believe the fall is always worth the landing. “Left Lane Lovers” touches on the uncertainty which comes with such decisions as the brain races to catch up to the heart. It’s a tale of two people coming to terms with the fact that, despite their best efforts, they’re no longer heading in the same direction.
The Outside Voices is independently releasing their upcoming album, Stone & Lonely, on March 1st in Akron. They soon kick off an ambitious tour, heading east and south before swinging through for a handful of Midwest dates.
TOUR DATES
March 01 – Akron, OH – Musica
March 06 – Cleveland, OH – Sofar Sounds: CLE
March 08 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Saint
March 09 – Brooklyn, NY – Bushwick Public House
March 11 – Fredericksburg, VA – Spencer Devon Brewing
March 14 – Raleigh, NC – Slim’s Downtown
March 15 – Greensboro, NC – New York Pizza
March 16 – Huntsville, AL – Copper Top Dive & Dine
March 17 – Athens, GA – Terrapin Beer Co.
March 19 – Nashville, TN – The 5 Spot ($2 Tuesday)
March 20 – Lexington, KY – Al’s Bar
March 22 – St. Joseph, MO – River Bluff Brewing
March 23 – Kansas City, MO – Westport Saloon
March 26 – Topeka, KS – Boobie Trap Bar
March 27 – Elgin, TX – Liberty Tree Tavern
March 28 – Truth or Consequences, NM – Truth or Consequences Brewing
March 29 – Tucson, AZ – Mercado San Agustin
March 30 – Phoenix, AZ – Sofar Sounds: PHX
March 31 – Boulder, CO – The Laughing Goat
April 02 – Bishop Hill, IL – Bishop Hill Creative Commons
April 03 – Chicago, IL – Gman Tavern
April 04 – Appleton, WI – Stone Arch Brewpub
April 05 – Milwaukee, WI – Bremen Cafe
April 06 – Indianapolis, IN – Healer
April 12 – Columbus, OH – The Shrunken Head
April 13 – Kent, OH – Venice Cafe
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