Wedged between Texas and Tucson, Drew Cooper writes working man’s Americana. Instantly identifiable by his throaty, soulful vocals, Cooper’s latest continues to ride between contemporary country and rock influences. “This Life” is the title track from his forthcoming double album, with its first part due for release on 15 April. Set to the beat of a march-along percussion, Cooper tenderly handles a cut that he says reflects his own coming up. He soars along its bridge, telling a tale of self-accountability.

The husky, soul-soaked baritone of Drew Cooper’s voice is no doubt the very foundation his entire sound is built on. It’s a well-worn timbre that in one moment haunts you with the Teddy Pendergrass-esque stylings of old Motown, and the next moment you’re bobbing your head up and down in that involuntary way that only pure rock n roll can invoke. His hodge-podge of music stylings has over the years kept music fans engaged and venue owners happy, but it was in 2018 with the release of his acclaimed album “White Horse” that it became crystal clear that Cooper had reached new levels as a songwriter. His new double album “This Life” is absolute proof of that fact. The first single “Madeline” is already out and about, an ear-catching prelude to Part 1 of the double album release on April 15th on Atomic Javelina Records. Listen/stream via https://www.drewcoopermusic.com. “Americana is the easiest way to explain it, but that’s a blanket statement for those that have their own sound,” says Cooper. “Am I rock? No. Am I country? No. I just sing it and play it how I feel it.”

His latest project, ambitious in scope, is a double album full of all new material. To help see his vision through, Drew enlisted the help of Studio 606 big gun, John Lousteau (Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Motorhead, etc.) to produce the record. Part one, This Life, is set to release on April 15th, and today you’ll be getting a sneak peek at one of the tracks, “New Heart.”

That album became a double album, This Life, and the first half of it gets released next month. It’s mostly original material, with a couple of dynamite covers. All the songs convey an honesty that marries well with a fuzzy guitar and Cooper’s hard-won baritone vocals. Although most of the tunes relate to the tougher parts of life, there’s a notable exception. Whiskey And Smoke is about life’s simple pleasures and the ability to just enjoy them at face value. We’re so pleased to be able to premiere that song here.

It’s not true that there’s no real country music today. It exists, it’s authentic and it’s more alive and more amazing than ever. Maybe it’s not played on mainstream “country” radios, but if you’re looking for it, you’ll find it. That’s why this playlist (and this blog) exists. Its purpose is to share quality and real country music.

He blasts us with a classic rock influence through big guitar riffs, while lyrically weaving us through a lusting love story about continuously pining after a girl (Madeline) who always leaves him broken hearted no matter how close she pulls him in and makes him believe it will be real this time.