Cody Weaver Releases 'Southern Noise' EP with High Praise
Above: Cody Weaver; PC: Jesi Cason
COUNTRY ARTIST
CODY WEAVER
RELEASES HIS FIVE-SONG DEBUT EP
‘SOUTHERN NOISE’
NASHVILLE, TN (December 4, 2020) — Cody Weaver, the South Florida-based country artist who seamlessly blends traditional country and dynamic rock elements, has released his debut EP, Southern Noise. Earlier this week, American Songwriter ran a track-by-track feature covering the EP’s sprawling subject matter and raved, “Cody Weaver is truly one of our favorite artists from this year.”
A proud fourth generation Floridian, Weaver credits his musical style to being immersed in the sounds of American music throughout his life in the south. Start to finish, the five-song Southern Noise is filled with twang, heavy guitar riffs, good ‘ol southern charm and an overall celebration of living life.
“It's the first compilation of songs that I've put together, which is really cool to see come to life,” says Weaver. “Listening to all of these songs in order takes you on a journey through all kinds of emotions.” Southern Noise was written and arranged by Weaver while providing his band members the opportunity to create their own additions. “These songs stand out to me because they have a familiar traditional country sound but all of me and the band's influences are clearly evident, such as rock, metal, blues and funk.”
The opening track and lead single, “Dad’s Old Ford,” a rollicking tune submerged in traditional country production and storytelling was penned from Weaver’s childhood experiences. “Growing up on an orange grove in Buckingham Florida, we didn't have much but that old truck meant so much to me,” explains Weaver. “The song's message is about taking pride in what you do have and being content when it seems everyone else just wants more.”
The hard-hitting, arena-ready second single, “Cope,” was written on Weaver’s back porch in a stream of consciousness; completed in under an hour. “I had the idea of writing some wordplay on Copenhagen, so while we were playing around with chord structures I just started singing some words with it and it all just fell into place.” A fierce metallic solo punches through the mix as a firm reminder that rock is now firmly cemented in the country genre and makes for a smart fit for a song like “Cope.”
“Not This Time,” the EP’s third track, opens with a traditional country fiddle melody that flirts with bluegrass. It fittingly prepares the listener for a classic ex-love song that quickly picks up steam and chugs along by the propulsion of heavy guitar riffs. “Before I Met You” takes the listener away from the heartbreak of “Not This Time” and into a new found love, detailing an appreciation of what’s truly important once you find the perfect match. The high-energy title track, “Southern Noise,” wraps the EP with a party; a rowdy barn-burner that is a sure contender for a Cody Weaver live show encore. Overall, Southern Noise is a true modern country-rock EP.
Track listing for Southern Noise:
“Dad’s Old Ford”
“Cope”
“Not This Time”
“Before I Met You”
“Southern Noise”
Above: ‘Southern Noise’ cover art