San Diego, CA musician RICKY (aka Ricky Schmidt) writer/singer/bassist of Western Settings and writer/bassist in Hey, Chels, has dropped another track off his debut solo album ‘Palm Trees’ which will be out everywhere this Friday, November 13.
“Acoustically strummed and brimming with tones of folk and dream pop, “New Day” is a cool and catchy number that brings together sunny Beach Boys harmonies with twangy soul and lo-fi garage grooves. Lyrically, the song is an optimistic and resilient statement about progress. Its message of progress marching on despite the obstacles that get in the way speaks directly to our frustrating times when many if not most of us know society is moving in a better direction but is being held back by power-hungry bigots who refuse to give up the past.”- Glide Magazine
“…crunchy power pop… if you’re into stuff like Weezer and Superdrag and Nada Surf, you should check this out.”- Brooklynvegan
The 11-track album was produced by Tyson “Chicken” Annicharico of Dead To Me, engineered by Brandon Mericle, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and features drums by Shane Hendry and vocals/co-writing by Ricky’s partner and Hey, Chels bandmate Jax.
Of the latest track, Ricky says, “This song is kind of about the idea that change is gonna happen whether you like it or not. Maybe a little of “the old guard will die out soon”. Progress will be made and the world will go on and this song is a reminder of that. While we may live in a shit storm today. Tomorrow is a new day.”
‘Palm Trees’ physical/vinyl pre-orders are available now via Bandcamp, with an instant download of the songs: https://rickysmusic.bandcamp.
‘Palm Trees’ Track Listing:
1. Bored
2. Hot Summer
3. Spare Me
4. New Day
5. Escape Artist
6. Like a Cult
7. SickSickSix
8. Vietnam
9. Social Me
10. You’re Mean
11. Names
Photo Credit: Erik Caballero
