“Alright” by Big Surr

Over the years, independently produced music has been an important creative driver for the recording industry. From Elvis Presley, James Brown or Schoolly D selling their records from the trunks of their cars to the latest independent artists promoting themselves digitally, the independent, DIY spirt of music has never and will hopefully never change.
 
Big Surr is a great example of this attitude. Hailing from Nashville they have been releasing some great garage/surf punk inspired music since 2010. Their latest release features a re-recording of this song. It’s a tamer and potentially more marketable version, but for me it loses that same honesty and liveliness they originally captured. 
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The version featured here might be considered a “demo” by them and the recording industry, but for me it’s what true independent music is all about, that honest, raw, energetic, soul-filled passion that made its way to tape (or the “cloud” these days). Since I’ve met this song, I’ve been alright…
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Happy New Year Everyone!