Following on from their highly-praised 2022 LP 'Deep Fake', Nashville-based trio Sour Ops are now back once again to deliver their vibrant new studio album 'Evangeline'.
Featuring the previously shared gems 'She's The One', 'Night Magic' and 'Standing In The Shadows', this new ten-track collection makes for a dazzling return to form for them. Filled with rich and shimmering textures, a driven atmosphere, and stellar hooks from start to finish, 'Evangeline' finds them in one of their most progressive guises to date.
So with the new album available to stream now, we sat down with bandleader Price Harrison to find out more about his origins and what has been inspiring him most over the years.
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What was the first instrument you fell in love with?
I definitely fell in love with the electric guitar. My first instrument was a Les Paul copy made by a company called “Electra.” It had these little effects modules (distortion, phase shifter) inside the body that could be switched on from the front of the guitar!
What kind of music did you love when you were younger?
I have always gravitated towards melodic rock and roll, when I was a kid it was The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and David Bowie.
What was the first album you remember owning?
“Let it Be” by The Beatles.
What is the one song you wished you could have written yourself?
“Waterloo Sunset” by The Kinks.
Do you have any habits or rituals you go through when trying to write new music?
I usually start with a guitar riff or group of chords, then I try and rough out a melody for the song and most importantly identify the right tempo / groove.
Who are your favourite artists you have found yourself listening to at the moment?
I’ve been listening to melodic punk stuff lately: Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, Ramones.
If you could open a show for anyone in the world, who would it be?
Paul Revere and the Raiders, and hopefully they would be wearing their Revolutionary War style clothes.
What do you find is the most rewarding part about being a musician?
Writing and recording new songs with other musicians, the process of developing a song is really interesting and always surprising!
And what is the most frustrating part?
Consumers have no attention span. It’s pretty frustrating when the listener doesn’t spend the time necessary to appreciate the work.
And what is the best piece of advice you have received as a musician?
Don’t try to make music that you think people want. Make music for yourself that you feel represents your point of view.
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Sour Ops' new album 'Evangeline' is out now. Check it out in the player below.