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Singer-Songwriter Lee DeWyze Announces Cinematic
Folk Album Gone For Days Due Out On Sept. 13th
Described As His Most Personal Album To Date, DeWyze Shares Introspective New Single “Devil In The Details” Today, Listen (HERE)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 2nd, 2024) - Singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze announces his cinematic folk album Gone For Days (Mavelle Records), due out on Sept. 13th. Embracing the storytelling aspect of the folk albums that shaped him, and drawing from his Americana influences, DeWyze is letting his voice be heard on this new collection of songs recorded in Bristol, VA. As he delivers his most personal and introspective record to date, he offers an honest reflection of self-exploration with heartfelt lyricism and a stunning sonic portrayal of life’s outcomes expressed with expansive strings, gorgeous melodies, and syncopated rhythms.
DeWyze is sharing the album’s first single "Devil In The Details” today. “Devil In The Details” explores themes of battling inner demons, grief, and wrestling with life's toughest questions, and confidently showcases his craftsmanship as a master storyteller. Listen, here: https://lnk.to/DevilInTheDetails.
“Recording this album was a special experience for me. On a personal level, it feels like this is the album I’ve always wanted to make. Even in the studio, everything was very organic and real. It was almost as if the record was alive, and all the pieces were flying in and out, finding their proper places. It was all centered around the songs and what’s best for each one of them, all while telling each song's individual story. It was important to me that you could feel the emotion on this album, and that it sounded that way as well,” said DeWyze.
Gone For Days is DeWyze’s sixth major studio record and follows critically-acclaimed album releases Frames and Oil and Water, both of which topped the iTunes Folk and Singer/Songwriter Chart in addition to Paranoia and Ghost Stories, both of which reached No.1 on the iTunes Alternative and Singer/Songwriter Chart.
The LA resident knew he was going to be in Bristol, VA for some time before he started recording, and he was eager to find inspiration in a new setting. “I had so many different ideas floating around. I spent that first month working out the songs and experimenting with different ideas and approaches. I wanted to write a record that I love, a record that I’d want to listen to,” said DeWyze.
Tapping into local talent in the area, the collection of new music includes contributions from Grammy-nominated instrumentalists including cellist Dave Eggar, who composed the string arrangements, while guest musicians Barry Bales and Tim Stafford contributed on songs including “Devil In The Details” and “Dandelion”. Phil Faconti, a Brooklyn native currently living in Bristol, played additional guitar throughout the record, and Blake Collins, a Bristol native played mandolin. DeWyze wrote all of the songs, played all of the main acoustic guitars throughout the album, and provided vocals.
DeWyze is currently planning his fall tour, and will take the stage for a special performance during TEDxKC at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts in Kansas City, MO today. For more information, visit https://leedewyzeofficial.com/.
GONE FOR DAYS TRACKLISTING
1. Into The Wild
2. Wither
3. Reminds Me
4. Devil In The Details
5. All Is Well
6. Bloom
7. Dandelion
8. Gone For Days
9. Butterfly Effect (Afterword)
All songs written by Lee DeWyze
LEE DEWYZE GONE FOR DAYS ALBUM CREDITS
Lee DeWyze: All Vocals, Main Acoustic Guitar on each song, Backing Vocals (each song)
All Music and Lyrics Written by: Lee DeWyze
Barry Bales: Upright Bass - Specifically on “Devil in The Details” and “Dandelion”
Tim Stafford: Acoustic Guitar - Specifically on “Dandelion”
Dave Eggar: String Arrangement, Cello, Strings
Phil Faconti: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Patrick Duke: Drums, Percussion
Blake Collins: Mandolin
Mike Stephenson: Bass Guitar, Drums
Noah Denton: Bass Guitar
Sean Claire: Violin
Ashton Brown: Piano
Jacob Burleson: Banjo
Jordan Katz: Horns
Recorded at: Classic Recording Studios in Bristol, VA / TN
Strings for “Butterfly Effect” Recorded By: Jakko van der Heijden
Produced By: Lee DeWyze and Mike Stephenson
Additional Production: Dave Eggar and Phil Faconti
Recording By and Recording Engineer: Mike Stephenson
Mixed By: Lee DeWyze & Mike Stephenson
Additional Mix Notes: Nico Grossfeld
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