{"id":21152,"date":"2023-08-30T12:08:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T12:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=21152"},"modified":"2023-08-30T12:08:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T12:08:16","slug":"elk-city-tried-to-move-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2023\/08\/30\/elk-city-tried-to-move-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Elk City &#8211; Tried To Move On"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elk City&#8217;s &#8220;Tried To Move On&#8221; takes listeners on a journey through a soundscape that effortlessly blends alternative rock with an exotica-infused happy vibe. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Cardigans and Belle and Sebastian, the track is a trip to the band&#8217;s prowess in crafting music that&#8217;s both groovy and emotionally resonant. There&#8217;s a subtle nod to the spirit of Fleetwood Mac&#8217;s 80s works, guiding the band as they navigate their sonic exploration. The brainchild of Ren\u00e9e LoBue and Ray Ketchem, Elk City&#8217;s lineup is a harmonious fusion of talent, featuring luminaries such as Sean Eden (Luna), Richard Baluyut (Versus), and Chris Robertson (known for his work with Psychedelic Furs&#8217; side project Feed and Punch Havana). The song&#8217;s charm lies in its ability to seamlessly transition from close and intimate verses to a chorus that opens up like a sunlit meadow. This sonic duality is further elevated by a triumphant instrumental section that&#8217;s guaranteed to leave you with a grin. The incorporation of manipulated audio from various metal objects lends the song a unique texture, adding an intriguing layer to the overall composition. Elk City&#8217;s &#8220;Tried To Move On&#8221; invites us to embrace life&#8217;s uncertainties and venture down the path less traveled. Ren\u00e9e&#8217;s whimsical connection between the band&#8217;s essence and whirlpools, reminiscent of jacuzzis, captures the spirit of embracing the unknown while finding comfort in the unconventional. In a world where self-deception often trumps the pursuit of authenticity, the song encourages us to brave our unique journeys, all while keeping our metaphorical &#8220;jacuzzis&#8221; close. &#8220;Tried To Move On&#8221; is a sonic tapestry woven with threads of exotica-infused alternative rock, a touch of 80s nostalgia, and Elk City&#8217;s distinct artistic DNA. With its infectious grooves and introspective lyrics, the track offers an enchanting listening experience that lingers long after the music fades. Whether you&#8217;re riding the waves of joy or confronting your own whirlpools of confusion, Elk City&#8217;s musical creation will undoubtedly resonate with you in more ways than one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-soundcloud wp-block-embed-soundcloud\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elk City - Tried To Move On by Magic Door Record Label\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F1590604655&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=960&#038;maxwidth=640&#038;secret_token=s-U60vggboBLg\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Elk City photo by Ray Ketchem<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elkcity.bandcamp.com\/\">https:\/\/elkcity.bandcamp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elkcityband\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/elkcityband<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Elk City\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/3fP1b6MT31lrhF7Xzf4KSA?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elk City&#8217;s &#8220;Tried To Move On&#8221; takes listeners on a journey through a soundscape that&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21153,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14,5],"tags":[365,3117],"class_list":["post-21152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pop-rock-reviews","category-reviews","tag-alternative-rock","tag-elk-city"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21152"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21152\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21154,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21152\/revisions\/21154"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}