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Song of The Day- Cowboy Diplomacy- Dark Days

 


Austin Rockers Cowboy Diplomacy is set to release its new single 'Dark Days' this Friday, Feb 18th.
The song was inspired like so many, by the Covid-19 Lockdown. The track focuses on finding brightness and light during dark times. The follow-up to 'Easier When I'm Stoned follows similar struggles of finding hope during challenging times.

Cowboy Diplomacy is a southern rock and blues band, hailing from Austin, TX. They have quickly established themselves as 'One to Watch' with several award nominees and features in local magazines in their hometown. They released their debut album, Burn Down the Road' in 2019 to much acclaim, including an appearance on KUTX'S Jack Anderson show.

'Dark Days is a southern roots track with a positive message to us all. Frontman Ian Cochran's deep vocals open the song and a piano intro. Cochran's vocals are warm and rich with hope and optimism, as he breaks into the chorus. The steel guitar and piano supplement this message, as the song finishes with a solo that is smooth and doesn't outstay its welcome. Cochran reminds me of Lynyrd Skynyrd's late frontman Ronnie Van Zandt with his powerful vocals reflecting an affable individual behind the music.

'Dark Days' will be available on all streaming platforms this Friday 18th February. 
Words by Anselm Anderson



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