Sitting at that sweet spot between folk and country traditions, a reminder that the two genres have always been closely linked and overlapping, Small Town America is the sound of those two sonic realms moving with the times. and not only those two but a few more, less expected sounds besides.
Not only do these six songs build bridges between many genres, but they also connect eras, taking the established sounds of roots music and bringing them up to date through not only the language used but also via a pop poise and indie polish that makes these songs shimmer with absolute modernity.
This network of connections means that you have songs like “Got It All Wrong,” which blends cosmic haziness with a more traditional country twang, and “Wild One,” a folky stomp that draws a line between the hoedown and the modern nightclub dance floor.
“Going West” is sophisticated pop meets rootsy rawness, the sort of song that the likes of Ed Sheeran would wrestle you to the ground to get his hands on, and he’s stronger than he looks, so be careful. Things end on the cinematic and sensational “Don’t Miss Your Moment,” again a song that pays homage to Americana traditions while confidently stepping into a bright pop-infused future.
All genres should move with the times; actually, they must, as it is the only way they can stay relevant and survive. Never has an artist felt a more important catalyst for such forward momentum than Peech.
