People like to think of three-part harmonies as a characteristic of early classic rock bands, but acts like Midnight South show that some songwriting styles are just here to stay. You can hear it in their new single “Villains” (Rock Ridge Music), a song with a lot of classic rock and country spirit. Nostalgia is a main ingredient of the Arkansas trio, and they aren’t afraid to admit it. Growing up singing gospel in church and then coming home to listen to ’80s and ’90s country bands had a profound effect on these guys. Country acts of that era, like Alabama, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Diamond Rio, featured similar qualities. One of them was a knack for big harmonies so it became clear for members of Midnight South very early on what style of music they were most attracted to. Discussing the c...