Jeff Przech Releases "Someday"

Courtesy of the Artist

Americana/Country songwriter Jeff Przech is released his new single, “SOMEDAY”, on February 1, 2019. “SOMEDAY” is a musical departure from Przech’s 2018 album “JEFF PRZECH & THE OUTFIT” with much more of a classic country and bluegrass feel. Przech’s acoustic guitar intertwines with banjo and mandolin on the track, giving it an ‘on the porch’ feel, while the chorus features a four part harmony that intends to pay homage to The Eagles. “SOMEDAY” is indicative of the new direction Przech is taking with his music, trading gritty Telecasters for laid back arrangements and a 1970’s Studio A sound. Below, Przech speaks about that new direction, the song, and more!

STREAM “SOMEDAY” HERE

​What spurred you to go in a different direction sonically with your new music?
Nothing, really. It's all about what I hear in my head for a given song. When I did the Outfit record, I heard twangy, electric guitars for most of those songs, so that's the record we made. This time, I heard very sparse arrangements. Not sparse in a sense that anything is lacking, just less going on musically. The other musicians and I just gathered in a studio, set up around a couple mics, and played. I think the essence of the song - at least these songs - is better served that way. People have asked me if I'm reinventing my sound. My response is no, I'm not reinventing anything because I don't consider my music any sort of invention in the first place. I'm not trying to be anything I'm not. As I said, I always just chase the sounds in my head. That's why I have such respect for Ryan Adams. I'm not comparing myself to him by ANY means, but he does the same thing - chases what he hears. 

Where there any particular influences on your sound this time around?
Oh, of course. I think the way we recorded this time around is certainly a reflection of what I'm listening to at the time. The new Colter Wall record really blew me away. All three of his records have. Ryan Adams is always an influence. If it wasn't for his "Ashes & Fire" record, we might not be speaking right now. Other than that, most of my direct influences are much older. Like me (haha). I listen to a lot of old country music. Classic, not the drivel they play on mainstream radio. I'm a Waylon Jennings acolyte and I can say the same for Kris Kristofferson. Others too - Merle Haggard, Larry Jon Wilson. I also listen to a lot of what they called "Country Rock". The chorus harmonies in "Someday" - the 'oohs' - are my attempt at a homage to the Eagles. The Burrito Brothers, Pure Prairie League, Michael Nesmith's solo work, it all finds its way in there I suppose. 

---

The new single, "Someday," will be released Feb 1st. What is the story behind the song?
Well, I actually came up with the idea for the song while I was mowing my lawn. I wrote most of the lyrics by yelling into my phone with one hand while I pushed the lawnmower with the other. True story. The speaker in the song is fictional, but a think a part of him lives in most people, myself included. Some lines in the song relate to me more directly than others, but I hope everyone can relate to it a little bit. If not, hopefully they'll just enjoy the music. I've got some fantastic musicians on there with me, all of whom are friends too. That made the recording a lot of fun. 

What are your plans for releasing future music? Will there be many singles this year?
Tough to say right now. I do have one more single completed and ready to go, a song called "Anywhere But Here". I'm really excited about that one. It's a very mellow song - just my guitar, upright bass, drums, and pedal steel, which is my favorite instrument. After that, I really don't know. It's extremely difficult to get music out there as an independent artist without a publicist behind you. I had a horrible experience with a PR firm - no names - with my last record and let's just say hiring a better one would be cost prohibitive. We'll see though. I've got more songs, that's for sure. 

Finally for fun, do you have a guilty pleasure song at the moment?
Song? No, not really. I will readily admit though that I am a huge hair metal fan. No guilt about it at all. When you're driving home at 2 AM after a gig and the roads are dark, there's nothing like some Ratt or Tesla or Motley Crue to keep your eyes open and on the road. 

www.jeffprzech.com         
Bandcamp
Facebook                  
Twitter
Instagram