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JUST LISTEN: Olden Yolk “Cut To The Quick”
The Deets:
Who: Olden Yolk
Song: “Cut To The Quick”
Appears On: Olden Yolk, the New York-based group led by songwriters, vocalists, and multi-instrumentalists Shane Butler (of Quilt) and Caity Shaffer, are set to release their self-titled debut album on February 23rd via Trouble In Mind.
Current Location: New York City
Info: The band say of the song/video, “‘Cut To The Quick’ is about reclaiming oneself when the pressures of the outside world seem to close in around you. The video was largely shot in NYC and Austin, TX; two places that have been homes to us at one time or another. It plays with abstraction, memory, and the simple acts we go through on a daily basis to construct some semblance of identity.
The bridge of the song references an experience had at the Stonewall Monument in NYC shortly after the heinous shootings that took place at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, FL in 2016. Stonewall is an historical landmark at the site of the 1969 riots during which the gay liberation movement made headway in the fight for equal rights. At this time in 2016, it became a sort of temple to voice solidarity, mourn, and gather strength to move forward. Being there at that time and seeing so much strength and love expressed openly was an incredibly deep experience. The heart of the song lies in trusting oneself and finding the strength to move forward amidst the vagaries of life.”
Comments: Easily one of the best singles released so far this year, “Cut To The Quick” is journey of psych folk-pop, think Quilt on steroids with dancing. The emotion of the song draws in the listener with an upbeat melody that feels empowering despite your own doubts and pessimism, before surging into a crescendo that will have you letting loose with a burst of confidence. It’s an absolutely beautiful thing.
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Olden Yolk Tour Dates:
Sat. Feb 17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle
Sat. Feb 24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool
Sat. March 3 – Boston, MA @ Lilypad
Mon. March 26 – Bristol, UK @ Hy-Brasil Music Club
Thu. March 29 – London, UK @ Café Oto
