by Dan Goldin (@post_trash_)
Big Fall, the debut album from Philadelphia’s Florry proved the band to be extraordinary songwriters, weaving together sullen country ballads, acoustic compositions, and blistered Americana rockers. In the years since, the band has grown from a quartet to a seven piece collective, upping the guitar heroics while adding fiddle, pedal steel, and additional vocalists. The new line-up adds some muscle to their twang, giving as much weight to the easy going compositions as the impeccable lyrics. Led by Francie Medosch, Florry are set to return with Sweet Guitar Solos, a new EP due out on January 25th via their new home at Dear Life Records (Little Mazarn, Courtney and Brad, MJ Lenderman).
Comprised of outtakes from 2021 and 2022, the four track EP features the band in mid metamorphosis, with each track supporting a growing line-up, from quartet to sextet, until lead single “Cowgirl In A Ditch,” which features contributions from each of the current members - Medosch (vocals, guitar), Jared Radichel (bass), John Murray (guitar), Joey Sullivan (drums), Victoria Rose (guitar, vocals), Will Henriksen (fiddle), and Sam Silbert (pedal steel). With the record just a week away (and the band’s upcoming tour with MJ Lenderman kicking off in February), we’re thrilled to share “Cowgirl In A Ditch,” a song that showcases the band’s new sonic clarity while retaining every last ounce of country charm. With a sound that could be a spiritual successor to Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s finest efforts, Florry set the scenery in vivid detail on their latest single, a rambling ballad of transient life, an ode to “the great American highway in us all.”
With a trio of layered guitars, fiddle, and pedal steel, this one is surging with fried country bliss, and the band sound spectacularly worn in. There’s so much heart to the doubled vocals and the earnest melodies, it all oozes with timeless appeal. The video, edited by John McSweeney, captures life on the road, from chain restaurants and DIY venues to farm life and clips of the band simply having fun being in each others company.
Tour Dates (with MJ Lenderman):
2/01 - Atlanta, GA @ 529 Bar
2/02 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle Back Room
2/03 - Washington, DC @ DC9
2/04 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's
2/06 - Asbury Park, NJ @ The Basement at Bond Street Bar
2/07 - Brooklyn, NY @ Market Hotel
2/08 - Boston, MA @ Hardcore Stadium
2/10 - Philadelphia, PA @ Philamoca