Tune In Saturdays: David Vandervelde

Not sure how someone so new to the south can sound so southern, but Nashville's (by way of Michigan) David Vandervelde has the southern, 70's roots feel down pat. Generally slow building, but usually big when he needs to be, the new record Waiting for Sunrise will make fans of Conor Oberst, Fleetwood Mac or even Midlake, get a little crazy.

From Obscure Sound:

After all, the songs themselves on Waiting for the Sunrise display some of Vandervelde’s best songwriting to date. Considering that he has not taken any dramatically dissimilar approaches to his vocal delivery or any other aspects of instrumentation, fans of The Moonstation House Band should still continue to enjoy Vandervelde’s craft. The consistent style itself is more centered on guitar-led tracks that are uplifted by lively acoustics and shimmering keys, led by production that is significantly sharper than its predecessor. The Moonstation House Band featured tracks that were often led by reverbed vocals and revolving arrangements with an emphasis on glam-rock and spacey ballads. The production on Waiting for the Sunrise remains in the vibe of ‘70s pop, but the songs are more subdued when compared to the vigorous string arrangements of “Wisdom From a Tree” and the distorted energy of ”Nothin’ No”. That is not to say that Vandervelde has gone soft though, as some electric tracks like “Lyin’ in Bed” and “Old Turns” serve as a few of the finest moments on the album.

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David Vandervelde - I Will be Fine (mp3)
David Vandervelde - Jacket (video - from The Moonstation House Band)