Jeffrey Novak, that name sounds familiar, right? We are dealing with the Nashville-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, with quite a bit of solo work under his belt, but also with bands like Cheap Time, Rat Traps, Savoy Motel and Cookie Jar. Blood Celebration is his latest full-length album, featuring ten original songs that fall somewhere between pop, rock and folk.

Brilliant storytelling and earworm melodies meet a sense of melancholy, spontaneity and intimacy here. This can be explained by the process of creation (do yourself a favor and read the backstory at Bandcamp), because that was a journey that started with a burn-out and writing a book about Jay Reatard, and then ended up with a local drug dealer who got robbed by his neighbor (the inspiration for Wide-Eyed, Innocent, and Free), being struck down by Covid again, and recording at night in the tiny sewing room of the artist’s girlfriend. It led to a timeless record that is fascinating in every respect.

Blood Celebration is out now digitally, on CD and vinyl LP, through Memorabilia Records and Merchandise. Featuring Jeffrey Novak (vocals, guitar, bass, organ), Jessica Breanne (vocals), Will Mann (harmonies, backing vocals) and Ryan Donoho (drums, percussion).

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