There’s a long list of incredible artists who have participated in OurVinyl Sessions, but this week’s might be one of the best yet.
Known for their impeccable harmonies and eclectic sound, among other accolades, the latest OurVinyl Sessions EP, released earlier this week, showcases the amazing talent of Texas country outfit The Wilder Blue. In only four perfectly selected tracks, the stripped down and intimate project presents The Wilder Blue in their purest form, and in my humble opinion, proves why they’re one of the must underrated bands in the world.
The Wilder Blue is led by frontman Zane Williams, who following an admirable solo career on the Texas scene formed the band alongside lead guitarist Paul Eason. The remainder of the band is comprise of Sean Rodriguez on bass, drummer Lyndon Hughes, and multi-instrumentalist Andy Rogers. Together, these guys bring a fresh take on a classic country music sound and sure aren’t afraid to rock and roll a little bit.
Williams, who is responsible for the majority of the band’s songwriting, released eight solo albums between 2006 and 2019, and as a result, already had a strong individual following as a respected and experienced songwriter. Initially teaming up with Eason in 2019 after the release of his last solo album to bring the idea of The Wilder Blue to life, Williams brings top tier songwriting to the table and the band he and Eason formed around it provides the perfect sound to back it up.
The potent tracklist of their recent OurVinyl Sessions spans their growing catalog with their funky recent release “Still in the Runnin’,” in addition to “The Birds of Youth” from their 2022 self-titled record The Wilder Blue, as well as the band’s two biggest hits yet “Dixie Darlin'” and as “Palomino Gold,” both of which were included on their debut project Hill Country in 2020.
Give the project a listen for yourself below:
“Dixie Darlin'”
“Palomino Gold”
“Still in the Runnin'”
“The Birds of Youth”
