Todd Binder - “I Could Use You”

California-based singer-songwriter Todd Binder returns to the blog with another one of his freshly baked folksy numbers: “I Could Use You.”

Some remarkably chill acoustic guitar gets things started, with swells of ambience permeating the sonic landscape. Binder’s warm and authentic, Americana-steeped vocal performance is next to arrive, instilling the production with the distinct rawness that won us over as fans the first time we heard him sing.

The heavenly sound of the pedal steel makes occasional appearances as “I Could Use You” progresses, providing just the right amount of flavor to keep listeners fully engaged. As Binder’s voice reverberates off the walls of the arrangement, a vintage-tinged rhythm section arrives, infusing the track with forward momentum.

“I Could Use You” is a gentle rocker, filled to the brim with the glowing embers of classic analog flavor. From the ringing tones of the organ to the ethereal cries of the pedal steel, listeners are going to slip right into the magical realm of Binder’s songwriting and never want to leave.

The lyrics reveal a subject matter that seems to be a recurring motif on our blog, as Binder adds that “I Could Use You” is “a love song that brings to focus the emotional toll and fragility of a dying relationship, and explores how a part of one’s self is lost in the process.”

We’ve found that “I Could Use You“ pairs well with a rainy Friday afternoon, though we are quite certain that it will sound amazing, no matter when you decide to hear it. While you’re at it, be sure to connect with Todd Binder across the vastness of the internet: Spotify | Instagram | Facebook

-HD