Dylan Shearer
Porchpuddles
12"
Ltd. 500
Label: Empty Cellar Records
Dylan Shearer is authentic, with that special, inherent,
know-it-when-you-hear-it quality rarely found in musicians. His voice has a subtle smokiness and
moves at its own pace, allowing each word to roll out of the mouth with
undeniable impact and ease. His
style is reminiscent of the earthy quality of Jimmie Spheeris, whose calm but
commanding voice would reach into the listener and manipulate their
sensibilities. His unique talent
is undeniable.
But Shearer embodies restraint, as well. On “Afterwhile,” his first single from
Porchpuddles, Shearer isn’t just set to impress. Rather, he is content with presenting beautiful melodies and
simply gliding along with them. In
a musical landscape littered by shouts for attention, Shearer turns his back
and crafts music that is seemingly simple, yet deceptively powerful. “Afterwhile” would certainly play
nicely as the backing soundtrack for any contemplative moment in a film where
characters consider the struggles of life. The magic isn’t on the surface; it’s in the depths – sink in
and let Shearer take over.
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