The power of Chicago singer-songwriter Ryley Walker can be immediately felt when embarking on one of his songs. Take “Sweet Satisfaction,” the latest track taken from his new album Primrose Green, out via Dead Oceans on March 31.
It’s hard not to get lost in the rawness of his Americana-draw vocal performance on “Sweet Satisfaction,” one that’s very distinctly unique to him. Or the impressive guitar playing that creates a layered dizzying effect, not the sort of thing that normally comes to mind for an artist that most are labeling under the folk-rock genre. At age 25, Ryley Walker has already formed into his own identity, seemingly way beyond his time.
It’s the 2nd track shared from Primrose Green, with the first being the title track, a more lush, springtime-ready affair. If these tracks are any indication, Primrose Green is going to be an album we will be playing all spring.
Find both songs posted below, along with Walker’s upcoming tour dates, some of which also include Kevin Morby (including Baby’s All Right this Sunday, March 15 – tickets are still available)
“Sweet Satisfaction”:
“Primrose Green”:
Ryley Walker Tour Dates:
Mon. Mar. 9 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas w/ Kevin Morby
Tue. Mar. 10 – Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop w/ Kevin Morby
Wed. Mar. 11 – Nashville, TN @ Stone Fox w/ Kevin Morby
Thu. Mar. 12 – Asheville, NC @ The Mothlight w/ Moon Duo, Kevin Morby
Fri. Mar. 13 – Washington, DC @ DC9 w/ Kevin Morby
Sat. Mar. 14 – Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle w/ Kevin Morby
Sun. Mar. 15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right w/ Kevin Morby
Thu. Mar. 19 – Houston, TX @ Walter’s Downtown w/ Steve Gunn
Fri. Mar. 20 – New Orleans, LA @ Gasa Gasa w/ Steve Gunn
Sat. Mar. 21 – Mobile, AL @ Aerofest
Sun. Mar. 22 – Columbus, GA @ RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – Studio Theater
Mon. Mar. 23 – Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree w/ Steve Gunn
Thu. Mar. 26 – Sat. Mar. 28 – Athens, GA @ Slingshot Festival
Fri. Mar. 27 – Knoxville, TN @ Big Ears Festival
Sat. Mar. 28 – Louisville , KY @ The New Vintage w/ Steve Gunn
Sun. Mar. 29 – Columbus, OH @ The Spacebar w/ Steve Gunn
Thu. April 2 – Iowa City, IA @ Mission Creek Festival
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