It’s usually quite easy to tell when an artist has a clear vision for where they want to go with their music. The result is often clear, direct, and focused, operating within a space where there is no room for fluff. If you need an example then behold, It Could Be So Simple, the impressive new album from Lonely Ghost Records artist Arise, Sir! Spearheaded by the talented and ambitious Alex Kessler, the record is a collection of songs that go well beyond the framework of one single sound. Recorded last June in Philadelphia, Kessler joined forces with Casey Cavaliere, guitarist extraordinaire for pop punk institution The Wonder Years who acted as the album’s producer. Not quite a concept album, the songs on It Could Be So Simple are generally tied to the topic of unhealthy interpersonal rela...
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