Singer-songwriter Corey Harper has released his new track “Better” today. The track features soulful guitar riffs, upbeat vocals, and the encouraging message that we are better off embracing ourselves, even when we don’t have all the answers. Listen to it now below.
“‘Better’ comes from a place where I compare myself in a really self-destructive way to other artists and people I respect and admire… it’s so easy nowadays to look like we have everything figured out because the canvas for success is resembled by a bunch of tiny squares on our phones. I’ve always struggled with not feeling like I’m interesting enough or have anything as important to say as other artists I see and learn from. This song is a letter and PSA for anyone who hears it, serving as an open invitation for people to see that we’re all human. You could say it’s my anti-hypeman anthem for the purpose of connecting with an audience I want to attract: those who need a voice and song to help them get through the feeling of not having everything figured out but being just fine with that.” – Corey Harper
“Better” is from Corey’s new EP, Barely Put Together, out August 2nd via AWAL Recordings. The Topanga-based troubadour uncovers an era-spanning style of his own at the crossroads of traditional folk songcraft, impressive guitarwork, bluesy gusto, and 21st century pop adventurousness. The singer and songwriter sifts through a lifetime of influences in order to assemble a vibrant, vivid, and vital vision.
This poignant, passionate and personal style resounds throughout the upcoming EP.
It’s a mixture of popular music that I respect and the classics I grew up on, because they will always be a part of who I am. I started out by making a lot of Americana folk rock, but I really wanted to explore new sounds. For the first time, the new music reflects everything-from what inspired me to be a musician and a guitar player in the first place such as Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jackson Browne to artists I’ve just discovered in recent years like Ed Sheeran. There are those songwriter elements as well as the modern nuances. – Corey Harper
In the end, Corey emerges with a striking signature sound that immediately connects.
He has toured with the likes of Niall Horan, Noah Kahan, Julia Michaels and has also performed at Bonnaroo, BottleRock, Sasquatch, Ohana Festival and more.
Stay tuned for the latest from Corey Harper and for more info, please visit www.coreyharpermusic.com.