Richard Simeonoff - “Someday”

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From his forthcoming EP, Listen to This, Richard Simeonoff has delivered the single, “Someday,” a song for people who “want to escape the lives we were born into.”

The track begins with an acoustic guitar that gently sets the stage for the entire recording. And by the time the rhythm section shows up just a few moments later, listeners will be instantly transported into the universe of the song. There is an excellent sense of nostalgia here– even before the lyrics begin– due, in part, to some thick notes from the bass and a snare drum that perfectly suits the arrangement. A lead guitar hammers out a melodic lick, ensuring that “Someday” becomes a staple in the soundtrack to your summer.

But where this song completely won us over resides within Simeonoff’s sweet voice, which has been carefully crafted by the gods of Americana to wonderfully fit this style. Listeners will marvel at the way he effortlessly glides through his storytelling, hanging onto his every word as though completely true, with nothing standing between his words and our ears. His vocal is rich, raw, and authentic, at times reminiscent of all of our favorite singers, from Jeff Tweedy to Ryan Adams and Gregory Alan Isakov.

If you’ve never heard the music of Richard Simeonoff, “Someday” is the perfect way to get yourself acquainted. And be sure to mark your calendars for July 21, when he releases the rest of Listen to This.

-TM