Cash & Skye – Just A Stranger
Cash & Skye, the Los Angeles based duo comprised of Henri Cash and Sophia Skye, have been casually writing and recording songs together for almost 7 years. They put no pressure on a timeline or genre for their music, often creating songs together that they never knew would see the light of day.
Today, the duo are sharing the news of their debut full length album, Just A Stranger.
Following their successful 7” “No More Candy” (Third Man Records) in 2021, this new album’s alluring infusion of Americana and Rock and Roll, executed with a punk-rock ethos, documents the band’s 7 year musical journey. Some of the songs were recorded with just Henri and Sophia, and some were joined by the tight-knit musicians from Cash’s prolific and beloved band, Starcrawler. This long-awaited chronicle of songs were recorded in spare moments over the years between international tours, college classes, and eight-hour shifts. It explores modern recording techniques combined with classic analog tape recording in an attempt to naturally capture the music in a way that stays true to the sounds of the classic records that influenced them. Although very different from the raucous chaos of Starcrawler, these songs dive deep into the traditions of country storytelling while still maintaining a raw and honest edge.
Alongside the announcement of their debut album, the duo are sharing the album’s lead single “Stranger.”
The track unravels with a sparkly twang, immediately introducing the classic country influence that the album has been steeped in. ““Stranger” is about how you never know when you’re leaving or where you’ve left because there’s a fish on every side of you and you’re dead center of your school,” Cash explains. “Knowing you’re dodging nets every day, all the while remembering that one day you’ll get caught. A side of you wants to feel the splintered wood of that ship’s deck just for a sense of change. You’re smelly and you have itchy scales you can’t scratch, because you’ve got fins instead of arms.”
“Stranger” is out today on all DSPs. Cash & Skye’s debut album, Just A Stranger, is due for release on February 21st.
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