Daniel Romano: "Middle Child"

To continue our 2 post Caitlin Rose theme, Ms. Rose turned us on to the fantastic writing of Daniel Romano several months ago. Continuing in the somewhat odd tradition of Canadians composing excellent Americana music, Romano channels vintage Parsons and Gene Clark, and in-turn (of course) Sweetheart-era Byrds. With a melancholic deadpan vocal and stellar production, Romano captures the elusive sadness of true country all the while remembering to always keep that pedal steel and fiddle uplifting, no matter how dire the lyric. A true standout writer. Come Cry with Me comes out Jan 22 on Normaltown Records, an imprint of New West.

Introducing Daniel Romano

Daniel Romano: "Time Forgot (To Change My Heart)"

Thanks to American Songwriter and Caitlin Rose for turning us on to the crystal-voiced Ontario native Daniel Romano. Distilling equal parts Sweetheart of the Rodeo with baritone country-noir along the lines of Neko Case or Lee Hazlewood - Romano in one sitting has turned our heads, and lead us to his most recent release Sleep Beneath the Willow which we're here spinning and soaking in on a languid July 5th in New York City. Can't wait to dig deeper.