Rock/Review Clyde - The London Sessions

Formed in the hills of Indiana and the hollers of Kentucky, Clyde is a genre-bending rock band with 20+ years of blending disparate influences, finely tooling multiple genres into a unique sound bound by cohesive, emotional songwriting.

The London Sessions, Clyde's EP, is a raw, emotional blend of folk, Americana, and indie rock that was captured live over four days at London's Animal Farm Studios. The Kentucky-based band, well-known for their harsh sound and poignant narrative, offers a new but profoundly ingrained collection of songs that seem both vast and personal.

This EP perfectly combines the raw energy of the band's own country with a refined, nearly cinematic production that drew inspiration from London's metropolitan landscape. An unique audio experience is produced by contrasting the sophistication of a British studio with the rustic appeal of Kentucky. Singer-songwriter Terry Miller describes The London Sessions as having a “bright and polished feel,” and it shows through in both the EP’s production excellence and emotional depth.

Clyde keeps their signature indie scuzz on the four tracks of the new EP, but rich layers and elaborate orchestration transcend it to create a rich, multifaceted sound. The EP takes listeners to the busy streets of London and the heartland of America. As a consequence, the songs in the compilation have an personal yet expansive sense, and they are both grounded and daring.

Despite the EP's well-produced sound, Miller's vocal delivery and the band's tight instrumentals have an authenticity that makes the music genuine. This unusual blend gives the music a raw, worn-in feel while keeping it cutting edge. The London Sessions, which give listeners a taste of Kentucky's soul in the center of London, are proof of Clyde's capacity to grow while adhering to their heritage.