False Corners - “Where Is My Blood” (ft. Emily Backus)

From Atlanta, Georgia, Jack Shaw has been steadily writing and releasing songs under the moniker of False Corners. The project has been produced by Damon Moon, with vocals provided by a number of their friends, including a lovely and emotional performance from Emily Backus on “Where Is My Blood,” which is the reason we have gathered here today.

Once you press that play button, you will find yourself in the midst of an intimate performance comprised of acoustic guitar and the voice of Backus. The vibe is one that immediately nails the bullseye of our gritty, folksy niche, warmly reminiscent of artists such as Snail Mail, Soccer Mommy, and Big Thief. And as the tones of an organ prompt some round notes from a bass, it is not long before listeners shall become completely enthralled by the vintage-tinged production on display here.

“Where Is My Blood” encompasses all the fortitude of a classic folk number, but manages to instill all the modern comforts of indie rock. A harmony envelops the melody on the hook, then remains for the track’s duration and we are left to wonder where this song has been all our lives. Backus effortlessly utilizes her falsetto at the most opportune of times, creating a peerless ebb and flow that quickly works its way into your veins, perhaps becoming the blood that False Corners have been seeking all along.

From its bouncing bridge to its ultra-vibey guitar solo, “Where Is My Blood” will satisfy your hunger for dark and gritty, folk-imbued garage rock. And if, for some reason, you find yourself hungry for more, a collection of four tunes has recently been released to DSPs, neatly packaged as an EP entitled Shoobie. We highly recommend getting all of these fine tunes into your ears asap.

-HD