Sounding like something from a David Lynch film, Houston in the Blind‘s “On Your Side” offers nearly 5-minutes of hypnotic, dreamlike beauty, featuring reverb heavy guitars and breathy vocals. Its mysterious aura is perfect for sitting back and just unwinding for a few minutes and we’re pretty happy to be exclusively premiering if for all of you.
Fronted by singer/guitarist Charlie Garrett, the new band also features keyboardist John Watkins (Dead Confederate, Saint Pé), drummer Darren Dodd (Ponderosa, Butch Walker) and bassist Corinne Lee (Snowden).
“On Your Side” comes from the band’s upcoming album Limbs, which can be pre-ordered via Bandcamp.
Garrett explains the song:
“On Your Side” started with a guitar part that was eventually chopped up and used as the intro. The verse music is pretty basic, but I remember thinking that I had something worthwhile when I wrote the progression for the chorus.
Lyrically, it’s a personal song, but the general idea is inspired by the need or want to stand by/support someone you love through the dark times, even when it takes a toll on you. Sometimes the self-preservation instinct kicks in, and you know you need to step away from the situation, but you just can’t.
I initially thought this was going to be the lowest song on the record—just incredibly depressing. When we went to Southern Tracks Studio in Atlanta to record the drums, that’s basically how it sounded. I remember drummer Darren Dodd asking me if I had any suggestions for a part on the song, and my answer was, “Just interpret it however you feel.” He then proceeded to blow everyone away with the surprisingly fast and tight beat he came up with. It really makes the song.
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Upcoming tour dates:
Oct 9 – Flicker Bar – Athens, GA
Oct 10 – The Earl – Atlanta, GA
Oct 13 – The Pour House – Raleigh, NC
Oct 14 – Bourbon & Branch – Philadelphia, PA
Oct 15 – Matchless – Brooklyn, NY (CMJ Music Marathon)
Oct 16 – Velvet Lounge – Washington, DC
