The Hive
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
A 5 song EP that explores loss, love, faith and friendship, Summerlyn Powers pens songs that reside somewhere between Americana and country and might remind you of Joni Mitchell or Creedence Clearwater Revival
The title track opens the listen with a hint of twang, as Powers’ warm voice is bright and expressive amid the thumping drums that enters country-rock, and “Always On My Mind” follows with cozy acoustic strumming that is met with powerful singing.
The bare and intimate “Healing Like I Am” lands in the middle, and is both poetic and emotive, while “Nana & Papa’s House” carries a distinct dreaminess which enters folk territory with much sincerity. The final track, “Let’s Roll”, comes with a frisky swagger that’s got some bluesy, soulful spirit to the dance floor destined appeal of the rowdy finish.
Even though she’s a youngster, Powers is an old soul with a wealth of talent, and along with her band of Jackson Anderson (guitar), Tom Davis (bass), Cole Pomeroy (drums) and Cole Ritter (fiddle, piano), she delivers rich and harmonic songs of substance.
Travels well with: Nina De Vitry- What You Feel Is Real; Katie Callahan- Extraordinary