Mariel Buckley - Strange Trip Ahead - Red - VINYL LP

With her last album InchEverywhere I Used to BeInch Mariel carved out a name for her self amongst some of the Americana songwriting greats. Her iconic voice and poignantly blunt lyrics set her apart, as well as her blend of synthesizers into Americana music that created a spaciousness and trademark sound. With InchStrange Trip AheadInch she lives between the Americana songwriter world and the confessional Indie Rock songwriter space.Unapologetically genuine, wry and soft-hearted, Mariel Buckley has planted her flag firmly as a songwriter who's in it for the long haul. Never one for following the rules, she aims to find herself squarely on the fringes and exactly where she belongs writing songs for the underdogs. Raised in the heart of Canada's rodeo and country music scenes, she was destined to challenge the boundaries around her, both in life and in song. With a fearless spirit that's consistently broken through both genre and personal barriers, Buckley's unique blend of angst-driven alt-folk has made her a standout artist, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on modern Americana music. Her latest single, InchVending MachinesInch, marks the beginning of a new sonic and individual chapter. While familiar, darker instrumentation and themes are sprinkled throughout. She shares InchI was itching to try something a little heavier than my previous stuff. I wanted to move away from synths and keys in general, citing references from indie rock, pop music, and alt-country.Inch An avid admirer of his work, Mariel connected with Nashville based alt-Americana producer, Jarrad K (Ruston Kelly, Lucie Silvas, Fancy Hagood, Goo Goo Dolls) for the new single. Despite having grittier undertones, the writing is intentionally vulnerable and specific, resulting in something inviting and universal. InchVending MachinesInch explores themes of self-doubt, uncertainty, and questioning