Kyle Daniel releases new single ‘Hard Travelin’ Man

RELEASES NEW SINGLE
‘HARD TRAVELIN’ MAN’
LISTEN HERE

Kentucky roots rocker, Kyle Daniel has released the new single ‘Hard Travelin’ Man’, which is a groovy, gospel tinged southern rock’n’roller. Listen here.

About the track Daniel says, “I call it Kentucky-fried rock’n’country. I don’t go for pedal-steel country, and I don’t go for the Led Zeppelin thing, either. I live somewhere in between those styles, and whatever I’m doing, I’m always emphasizing that southern feeling. I’m just making my own music, trying to honour the sounds that shaped me as a kid. It all comes from a real place.”

Produced in Nashville by Roger Alan Nichols (Larkin Poe / Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown), this track in steeped in the sounds and the style of the South – celebrating a brand of music defined by legends such as the Allman Brothers Band & Lynyrd Skynyrd.

A rising star in country and southern rock, Daniel’s acclaimed debut album Kentucky Goldis available now via Snakefarm, and is a testament to his journey as a guitarist, songwriter and storyteller, blending the gritty soul of Muscle Shoals with the unmistakable twang of Nashville.

The album was produced by industry veterans, including Jaren Johnston of The Cadillac ThreeBrian Elmquist of The Lone Bellow and multi-instrumentalist Mike KrompassKentucky Gold is a powerhouse collection of tracks, all co-written by Kyle, that resonate with authenticity and passion, showcasing his distinctive vocals and electrifying guitar work.

PRAISE FOR KENTUCKY GOLD
“…a thumping southern rock masterpiece that the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackberry Smoke would be proud to call their own.” Country Music People“A few critically acclaimed EPs aside, [Daniel] has waited until his late thirties to release his first fully fledged album. Absurd? Maybe. Excellent? Absolutely.” Classic Rock“Kyle Daniel unveils his major talents on Kentucky Gold …the likes of Five Horse Johnson, The Black Crowes and Robert Finley come to mind.” RnR Magazine“With incredible vocals, fantastic guitar work and a sound that harks back to classic ‘70s country rock whilst still feeling fresh and modern, you can tell it’s been a real labour of love. It’s an absolute triumph of a record” Entertainment Focus

“The perfect blend of Country and Southern rock’n’roll with a whole lot o’ soul thrown in for good measure, Kentucky Gold has been a long time coming but is definitely worth the wait. Highly recommended.” Fireworks

“The acid test of a record is whether the tracks’ melodies are strong enough to make you want to listen to them again. This certainly passes that test- the music here compares very favourably with, for example, a well-established group like Blackberry Smoke. Fans of Southern Rock will very much enjoy this.” Americana UK

“…these are just brilliant, diverse songs. The best debut album of its type for years.” Maximum Volume Music

Daniel’s music pays homage to the rich tradition of Southern rock whilst carving out a fresh, modern sound. His ability to fuse classic rock elements with contemporary country sensibilities has garnered praise from critics and fans alike. From playing dive bars in Tennessee through to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, Daniel has honed his craft, hitting the highways year after year.
For more information please visit www.kyledanielmusic.com 

About Kyle Daniel:
Firing twin barrels of classic southern rock and modern country, Kyle Daniel makes blue-collar music for rock clubs, honky-tonks and everywhere in between. At the centre of that southern sound is a guitar hero, storyteller and songwriter who has built up his audience the old-school way – by hitting the highways year after year, playing everywhere from dive bars in Tennessee to the Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London, taking in key UK & European festivals along the way.

Kyle Daniel, a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, began playing in bars before he could legally drink. Music was in his blood; his father played banjo in a local bluegrass group and his mother played bass and piano. Daniel followed in his parents’ footsteps by becoming a hotshot guitarist, winning the Kentucky Blues Challenge at 17 years of age and placing in the finals at the International Blues Challenge one year later.

In time, Daniel began writing songs that showcased not only his fiery fretwork but also his songwriting chops and vocals. His debut EP, Kyle Daniel, was recorded in a single day and released independently in 2018. Even without a label’s help, the self-titled record found critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone praising it for mixing “the gravely twang of Steve Earle with Chris Stapleton’s range, plus bigger hooks”. After spending several years as a sideman for other artists, Daniel has finally claimed his share of the spotlight, brewing up his own melting pot of hard-hitting American roots music.