If you aren't yet familiar with newcomer Anderson East you should be. Hailing from Athens, Alabama – a stones throw from the legendary capital of soul and blues, Muscle Shoals – Anderson East is the rare breed of singer-songwriter whose mature sound betrays his youth and newcomer status. As far as sound goes, Anderson East is something of a man out of time. The kind of soulful, heart-firmly-on-his-sleeve crooning that's in short supply these days.
Sounds Like: Ray LaMontagne with a bigger range and a better sense of humor, cutting loose on Stax Records
For Fans of: Retro Blue-eyed soul, R&B, and Americana that's got more brass than steel
“…Anderson East ploughs the soulful roots of vintage R&B, taking up the banner that Marvin Gaye, Wilson Pickett and Al Green once held high…there’s little doubt that, somewhere, the Big O himself, Otis Redding, is offering his hearty nod of approval.” —Relix