Good luck making an attempt to corral Nicki Bluhm. Her newest single embodies all that’s refreshing in regards to the new Nashville, a spot the place guidelines now not apply and “nation” music has been contaminated with all method of juicy contaminants, from indie to new wave. With greater than 20 years in enterprise and a string of nice (if underappreciated) albums to indicate for it, Bluhm sounds fairly snug with the prospect of pleasing solely herself on the self-released Rancho Deluxe, out there October 3.
Tracked stay over simply 5 days, the LP takes its title from the Nashville residence studio Bluhm assembled with co-writer, producer and companion Jesse Noah Wilson. Different contributors embrace Kai Welch (Kacey Musgraves), Jess Nolan (Jenny Lewis) and Cameron Neal (Elle King, Shakey Graves).
“I wrote ‘Easy Aspect Of Me’ in my front room with Cameron, my good buddy, neighbor and collaborator,” says Bluhm. “We had been consuming espresso and searching over the yard and the horses, speaking about touring and the way a lot we miss residence after we’re gone. I assumed, ‘I simply actually love being right here. Why would I ever wish to go away this place?’”
Identical to that, the music grew to become an ode to the homestead she shares with Wilson and a “revolving door” of pals and family members. “It’s about being settled within the current second and having gratitude for precisely the place you might be and who you’re with,” says Bluhm.
We’re proud to premiere Nicki Bluhm’s “Easy Aspect Of Me.”
—Hobart Rowland
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