‘Less Stress’ by Skinny Dyck | New Album, ‘Easygoing’
Exclusive video premiere of ‘Less Stress’ by Skinny Dyck, taken from the latest album, out now via Victory Pool.
‘Easygoing’ is the latest album from Lethbridge-based songwriter Ryan Dyck (Skinny Dyck). Following 2022’s ‘Palace Waiting,’ ‘Easygoing’ marks Dyck’s evolution beyond traditional country sounds.
In ‘Less Stress,’ Dyck reflects on the themes of anxiety and release, encapsulating his journey toward a more relaxed musical style. The track features lush instrumentation, clean vocals, and Dyck’s signature pedal steel, all woven together with smart hooks.
‘Easygoing’ had its finishing touches applied by the prime candidate for the role, celebrated mix engineer Mark Nevers, whose credit list is a veritable who’s who of fresh, forward thinking songwriters and bands that exist in the between-genre sphere. Artists such as Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Silver Jews, Calexico, Andrew Bird, Bill Callahan, and Lambchop have benefited from Nevers’ touch, a blend of his trusted ears and vintage analog gear. As a mixer who began working in the traditional country & western scenes and slowly gravitated to the more expansive world of indie music, Nevers was a fitting choice for the job.
“I used to write songs but then shifted into being more of a side guy,” Dyck said. “Now I write songs again and I’m happy to focus on my own project.” Well, we’re happy about it as well, and ‘Easygoing’ is available October 25 on Victory Pool Records, online and in stores.”
Headline photo: Heather Saitz
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