Debuting on the recorded music scene with ‘Same Old Song’, ImLazarus instantly puts a smile on our faces, offering material that’s light, uplifting and playful. Exploring old-school Folk and saloon music, the Minneapolis talent manages to characterize himself as an interesting artistic outfit. The record is refreshing and immediate, while showcasing ImLazarus’ nuanced and dynamic vocals. ‘Same Old Song’ represents the first step towards a more comprehensive release, scheduled for later this year.
The song being so good is certainly not a surprise, to be honest. Everyone that knows ImLazarus expects him to excel, because that’s what he’s been doing throughout his whole career. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, he’s had placements on MTV, Lifetime, and Showtime as well as three top 100 CMJ charting albums and two Independent Music Award nominations. Not to mention his work as an independent composer creating commercial parody music. His bands have been on the bill with a variety of artists, such as Neil Young, Metallica, Willie Nelson, Roger Waters, Dave Matthews, Norah Jones, Cage the Elephant, and Rancid.
When approaching ‘Same Old Song’, one must leave pop cliches’ and trends behind: ImLazarus seeks to comfort us with material that’s familiar, motivating and energetic, perhaps a gift for all of us seeking escapism from an overcomplicated reality.
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