Been flyin solo for so long/Nobodys singin the harmony, sings Matthew Ramsey at the top of Old Dominions new song One Man Band. In this case, hes not singing about his own backing crew, but rather the search for a fulfilling and supportive partnership.
Guitarist Brad Tursi leads things off with an arpeggiated, ringing pattern that accompanies Ramseys verses, and the song mostly stays in this hushed territory for the duration the drums never fully enter, ceding timekeeping duties to soft snaps and shaker. Ramsey makes his case for the rock-star life being a richer experience when its shared with someone. Ill lay down the beat/Youll carry the tune/Well get tattoos and trash hotel rooms, he sings in the chorus.
Old Dominon released their current single Make It Sweet in October 2018 and it was the groups first new music to emerge since the 2017 album Happy Endings. Their follow-up album has been completed, according to Ramsey, but few other details about the release have been announced.
Make It Sweet set the tone for us, so its that kind of sound, Ramsey told Rolling Stone in November, just before they won the CMA Award for Vocal Group of the Year. Its funny, some people have said its the most country thing weve done, and somehow its also the most rock & roll thing weve done. It kind of leans away from the poppy-ness a little, and I think thats true for the whole album.
Tonight, Old Dominion launch their Make It Sweet Tour at Chicagos Allstate Arena, with Jordan Davis and Morgan Evans supporting.