On May 21st, Corey Harper released his new track, “Fade to Black,” available now to listen. In addition, he will release a new EP called “Overcast,” available now to pre-save on streaming services.
“Corey Harper Shows Deep Vulnerability [in ‘Entertainment’]” – American Songwriter
“Harper, a professed classic rock and soul disciple, lays down tasteful John Mayer-esque licks over a relaxed backbeat, creating plenty of space for his smoky, understated vocals.” – Billboard
“With the increasing importance in the craft of songwriting, Corey’s rise is coming at the moment when the industry needs more musical geniuses like him.” – Hollywood Life
“Harper continues to win over new ears with his soulful, emotive original music.” – Relix
“Radiating heartache and passion, Corey Harper proves that powerful, catchy pop can exist without sacrificing integrity and depth.” – Atwood
“While the heroic influences are obvious, the sound remains uniquely Harper’s own” – Artist Direct
Los Angeles, CA – May 21, 2020 – Singer-songwriter Corey Harper continues to show his vulnerability and honest storytelling in his latest track “Fade to Black,” which tackles the subject of addiction. The acoustic melodies and sentimental lyrics capture the heartache felt by many trying to overcome hardships in life. The track is off his upcoming EP Overcast out on June 5, 2020.
“Fade to Black” is about my brother, who has struggled with drug abuse for a decade. I was able to come up with the songs on the EP because I was in my hometown, surrounded by familiarity and memories. It’s like I had a home-court advantage. This music is about confusion and sadness and hope.
It’s about what happens before the storm arrives when you’re trying to find your direction through the fog.”- Corey Harper
Harper first gave fans a taste of the upcoming EP with the single “Entertainment,” which illustrates his guttural delivery and rawness in this pop/rock anthemic track. To listen to “Entertainment” – Press here.
Recorded in a home studio on the outskirts of Oregon wine country, Overcast features Harper playing nearly every instrument himself, co-writing all six songs, and splitting production duties with collaborator Lubben (Halsey, Gnash). Overcast casts the widest net of Harper’s catalog. The result is a record that doesn’t just shine a light on the melodic hooks that earned him a career-launching tour as Justin Bieber’s opening act in 2016, or the elastic vocals and understated guitar heroics that have pushed songs like “On the Run” beyond the 10-million-stream threshold on Spotify. Instead, it shows the full range of his abilities, recasting Corey Harper as a musician’s musician whose meticulous approach to pop music is both personal and invitingly universal. The upcoming EP isn’t just about finding direction, though; it’s about finding a unique sound, too.
Raised on the guitar riffs and timeless songwriting of Fleetwood Mac and Jackson Browne, Harper initially came to L.A. as an Americana folk-rock musician. His 2016 debut saluted those organic influences, while 2019’s Barely Put Together widened his approach. Overcast, which Harper recorded during a pair of trips to Lubben’s studio on the outskirts of Portland, finds him reaching a new peak of adventurousness, rolling his influences into a sound that’s honest, human, and healing. Overcast makes room for a rich tapestry of baritone guitar, Eighties synthesizers, pop melodies, and experimental sounds, including the atmospheric hum of the studio’s pinball machine and the innovative textures of his guitar pedal collection.
Harper even ran his electric guitar through a homemade amp, creating a signature tone that still nods to his favorite players – from John Mayer to Lindsey Buckingham to Phoebe Bridges – without losing its singular character. These six songs are his most personal to date, yet the issues they examine – the strained bonds between loved ones; the mourning of friends who are no longer with us; the desire to live a life that’s honest, meaningful, and real, despite the distractions of modern-day existence – are common. Corey has toured with the likes of Niall Horan, Noah Kahan, Julia Michaels, and has also performed at Bonnaroo, BottleRock, Sasquatch, Ohana Festival and more. Stay tuned for the latest from Corey Harper and for more info, please visit www.coreyharpermusic.com and his YouTube channel.
