Stick the word "noir" next to pretty much anything, and… we are (pretty much) sold! Noir comedies, noir pop, noir novels, noir pants and socks it always works… New Jersey songwriter Ryan Hobler new album can be described as noir folk, and the man seems to find himself at home in that genre. Check out this slow burning gem entitled "See What You’re Doing to Me," track #2 from the artist’s upcoming album "The Elusive Yes," and get lost in the dense fog of reverb and uh-uuuhs; the saddest and most haunting melody we’ve heard in a while unravels heart wrenching lyrics about a love that hurts, with references to physical pain ("Closing both eyes while turning the other cheek") and self sacrifice ("Oh I’d give everything to you my love – ‘Til I’m pale as a ghost and blood doesn’t flow in my veins"). Don’t miss the album release party this Thursday February 19 at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3.
We added this song to The Deli’s playlist of Best rootsy songs by emerging NYC/NJ artists – check it out!