To the ear, JESS WILLIAMSON’s “Blood Song” isn’t overly special but to the heart, it packs a brutal punch with a gritty rhythm and a worn out voice doing most of the talking. Even for a dim recording, the Austin songwriter keys and keys at a different pint of alternative all the while arresting you with ferocity: “Somebody there takes your vitals conveniently while you’re on the phone with me/ Well that’s what I call fucking timing”. Listen below and fall for it.
Jess Williamson’s upcoming record Native State will be out January 28th on Brutal Honest