With the release of his most recent single, “River Water,” Brad Goodall announced the release date of his second full-length album, Hometown, out May 1st!
“I mean [all the songs are] inspired by [Huntington]…. I wanted [them] to be usable by the listener. I wanted the lyrics to not be so zoned in that you couldn’t put yourself there if you’re not living where I’m living.”
In speaking to The Bluegrass Situation, Brad stated:
“Biographical in nature, this song pulled from me a lot of the bittersweet feelings I have regarding my surroundings. ‘You can leave it, it’ll be there when you need it,’ in the hook. West Virginia isn’t going anywhere, and it’s home, but finding my own brand of happiness here took a lot of maturing, because I spent much of my twenties confused, frustrated, and wanting out. As my values changed, my outlook on it brightened.
“This song became more than I imagined in the initial demos. The record version scratches my soft rock itch and even leaves room for a hypothetical live jam in the instrumental bridge section – both of those qualities are pure to me. I was also lucky to have found a defining riff song, which has blossomed again in trending indie and folk songs of today’s landscape. ‘River Water’ is a personal favorite of mine for another reason, it’s malleable. On the road last year and now, I’ve played it as a solo piano ballad, which has brought me close to the tune in inspiring new ways.”
We haven’t been able to get this one out of our heads since it came out. Make sure to watch the official “River Water” music video; pre-save Brad’s new album, Hometown, out May 1st; and keep an eye out on our socials for some exclusive behind-the-scenes content!
