Talented singer-songwriter Andrew Akins left us stuck on constant repeat with his latest single, “I-25”. The minute we heard Andrew’s voice we fell in love with it and couldn’t get it out of our heads. He has one of the richest voices we’ve ever heard and this song shows off all the melodic tones of his stunning voice and shows how talented he is when it comes to writing songs. The atmosphere of this song is unique and the production is professional. The melodies are beautifully catchy and there is a great level of songwriting that shines up through this record. The lyrics are beautifully written and mesh perfectly with the vocal melodies. Andrew Akins is a talented artist and his music is different and deserves to be heard by all people around the world. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to follow Andrew Akins online to stay up to date!
WHAT THE ARTIST SAYS ABOUT THE SONG:
“I wanted a song that made you feel like you were driving down I-25 in Colorado. It’s a drive I’ve made many times. There’s something mystical about these incomprehensible mountains looking down on you as you drive by, cloaked in snow and shielding us from the sun. You feel so small, but you feel so alive. It wasn’t hard to connect these drives to past romantic experiences I’ve had where I’ve felt paradoxical excitement and dread. The narrator feels this magical moment happening, but there’s shame clawing at his mind, and he knows the romance will end. At some point this song became less a short story and more a short autobiography. But one thing is for sure – I still love making that drive down I-25.”
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Andrew Akins presents I-25, the lead single off his next full-length album, Parables (January, 2023). Americana Highways called it “pure and expansive”, and indeed, listeners can close their eyes and find themselves weaving through Colorado mountains on a winter’s day. Steeped in traditional Acoustic Country and Americana, I-25 harnesses emotive nostalgia and scenery to give it a sense of wonder.
“I wanted a song that made you feel like you were driving down I-25 in Colorado. It’s a drive I’ve made many times. There’s something mystical about these incomprehensible mountains looking down on you as you drive by, cloaked in snow and shielding us from the sun. You feel so small, but you feel so alive. It wasn’t hard to connect these drives to past romantic experiences I’ve had where I’ve felt paradoxical excitement and dread. The narrator feels this magical moment happening, but there’s shame clawing at his mind, and he knows the romance will end. At some point this song became less a short story and more a short autobiography. But one thing is for sure – I still love making that drive down I-25.”
Amarillo-native Andrew Akins has released two EPs and one full-length, with Parables to mark his second LP. He has performed for over a decade with artists such as Ryan Culwell, Natalie Schlabs, Charles Johnson, and even lyrically-renowned heavy outfit Silent Planet. His music has been described as “upfront and honest”.
