Brett Shady – Angels Ghosts and Demons
“Angels, Ghosts, and Demons” – Brett Shady
After touring and performing with rock and punk bands for fifteen years, Brett Shady realized it was time to take his own talent to another level. And if you ask me, it’s a damn good thing he did. If it weren’t for him realizing his talent was worth pursuing, I wouldn’t be able to be sitting here, brand new headphones on, tapping my foot to a beat that’s reminscent of Johnny Cash and a voice altogether new. His upcoming album, The Devil to Pay, to be released August 10th, features guitar, bass, banjo, drums, and vocals. It reminds me a bit of The Avett Brothers, as it’s a bit on the border of country-sounding folk-Americana, but doesn’t cross over into what I consider a no-go zone: country music.
I was able to get my hands on a copy of the album (he sent it via snail mail! Automatic +1!), and one of the main things that struck me is that there’s a true feeling of honesty in his words. Similar to one of my recent favorite albums (Learning by Perfume Genius), we are able to hear an artist, in this case Brett Shady, pour his emotions into his music. He tells of his past full of isolation and depression, of his thoughts on the music industry, and of heartbreak and regret.
There is no reason why Brett Shady is not a complete star already. I only hope that after listening to this song (and might I add, it’s best to listen to the whole song…it takes a turn toward the end that just melts my heart), you might consider digging up more of his music, maybe following him on Twitter, or even seeking out one of his a live shows.
Keep the music going and we’ve got each other, we’ll be fine
Download “Angels, Ghosts, and Demons”
