Today’s song is “Roots” by Midwest Soul Xchange. The Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin group consists of two song writers Nate Cherrier and Ryan Summers. The pair has been buds for nearly two decades, but only recently recognized their sonic synchronicity as songwriters, vocalists, and instrumentalists. Each brings their unique talents to the XChange, with Nate contributing percussion and rhythm tracks as the “enchanting wizard of rhythm” and Ryan serving as the “professor,” adding synthesizers, lead guitar and working as producer and engineer for the upcoming album. They prefer to deem themselves… the “maestro” and the “master.”
This song is off the band’s latest record New American Century. There is something charismatic and charming about this Midwestern duo. They have a powerful force that melds Americana folk with some progressive rock and a little pop. Their influences range from acts like Kula Shaker, Pink Floyd and Tenacious D to The Beatles, The Decemberists, Queen and Michael Jackson.Their simplistic folk guitar melodies paint a beautiful picture of sunny Americana. This song has a magical element to this some provided by the twin vocals of Cherrier and Summers.
Listen below and for more information on Midwest Soul Xchange check out their official website, Facebook, and Twitter pages.