The latest release from Flying Buffaloes, “A New Day Is Gonna Dawn”, is everything I’ve always loved about classic Southern rock, alt-country, Americana, and more. I’ll admit, this newest tune is my first taste of what Flying Buffaloes have to offer, but it didn’t take long for me to be hooked.
Rock and roll and country both can tell so many different kinds of stories; that’s one of my favorite things about those genres. We all have our favorite rock and roll and/or country tunes about heartbreak, pain, love, lust, and anger, but with this track, Flying Buffaloes mix these genres brilliantly to tell a different kind of story – one of hope.
What’s so beautiful about this song is how it’s just vague enough to mean something different to every listener. For me, I immediately thought of how I’m relocating to a new city 8 hours from my hometown very soon to start the next chapter of my life. You’ll probably think of something different, yet the song itself remains exactly the same. That’s the coolest thing about music: when it’s done right, one song can mean something different to everyone. Flying Buffaloes absolutely nailed that.
Sonically, I am obsessed with this track. It starts off kind of swampy, with a harmonica sound that reminds me of trains passing by in a small Southern town, then eases back a bit to blend gentle Southern rock sounds with a raw, powerful vocal that commands your attention to every single word. As the song progresses, it rocks harder, gets louder, and makes you feel certain that a new day is, in fact, going to dawn.
Show Flying Buffaloes some love by giving “A New Day Is Gonna Dawn” several spins and figure out what it means to you!