“In a world of cookie-cutter pop and algorithm-driven playlists, Singing River stands as a defiant testament to the enduring power of handcrafted American music. With their debut album Talkin' Destination Blues, the duo of Mikey James and Anthony Kuhn have concocted a sonic brew that's equal parts nostalgia and innovation, served up with a generous helping of what they playfully now dub "olde tyme rock ‘n soul.”
Imagine, if you will, a jukebox in a dive bar at the crossroads of time. That's where you'll find Singing River, spinning yarns and strumming chords that could have been birthed in the 1930s or dreamed up yesterday. It's a sound that's as comfortable rubbing shoulders with The Band as it is sharing a drink with the Traveling Wilburys.
Mikey James, the band's beating heart, is no stranger to the ebbs and flows of the music industry. From his days drumming with Longwave in the early 2000s NYC rock scene to his solo ventures as Mikey Jukebox and Hawker M. James, James has been a musical chameleon, absorbing influences like a sponge. Now, reunited with his teenage bandmate Anthony Kuhn, he's found the perfect foil for his eclectic vision.
Their debut LP, Talkin' Destination Blues doesn't just blur the lines between genres; it takes a steamroller to them and paves a new sonic highway. It's as if the ghosts of American music past decided to throw a party, invited a few future spirits, and Singing River showed up with the muse and a killer playlist. Each track is a time machine, a mood ring, and a history lesson rolled into one, delivered with the kind of authenticity that can't be faked.”
