DOG Days
DOG DAYS was written about overcoming a season of BURNOUT, which is where this record begins(see video below). It represents that end of summer feeling where you can't escape the heat and are plagued with delusions about what to do next. It's about being stuck and then overcoming. It's a change of mindset and an overall reset, which will hopefully be apparent as you move from songs like COLD SHOWER to INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS and onto FEELIN SO ME. It's knowing that you're not chasing perfection, but rather self-discovery. I wrote this record with no rules and total raw emotion - like a series of vignettes from the past through the present on a journey to authenticity. This record was written through the DOG DAYS of summer, while going on hot humid walks in the back alleys of Nashville, followed by numerous methods of mental recalibration. I walked away from everything, put my phone down for many months, and set out to experience life with my own senses and find myself again somewhere in the mix. In a world where everyone is creating music for an industry, I did my best to bring you into my crazy world and make music that came naturally. It's indie, it's introspective, it's out there at times... it's whatever you make it while adding a hint of "idgaf" - and it's available everywhere now!Video by Emma Kate Golden at Golden Movie Ranch
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Reviews
“Cummins crafts songs with sharply tuned lyricism, letting her wisened alto capture an emotional crackle in each one.”
“A mix of thoughtful country‑pop and alt‑country tracks tinged with roots and R&B touches. The central element holding them all together is Cummins’ expansive voice.”
— Holler Country on New Artist of the Week, Zoe Cummins
"I love this song! I think it is a unique idea, which isn’t always easy to find. I’ve never heard a song written about this subject before. I’m a sucker for 6/8 time and I love the John Prine style of the verse melody and phrasing.”
“GREAT SONG! And you have a cool voice too! Looking forward to hearing more from you.”
- Martina McBride on “Oldest Child” by Zoe Cummins
“Grade: A”
“This has all the charm of a lost Conway & Loretta duet, retro in sound but thoroughly modern in content.”
“…the song itself is such an empathetic and smart glimpse into the kinds of relationships that seem to terrify mainstream country music these days that “Common Law” has insinuated itself as one of my favorite singles of the year.”
“…it’s just such a phenomenally well-balanced cut across the board.”
- Kevin John Coyne (Country Universe’s Single Review Roundup) on “Common Law” by Zoe Cummins and Gabe Lee
Featured On
Apple:
Apple Editorial Playlist features: Country Roads, Country Risers, Country Lovin’, Back Porch Country, New In Country, Soundcheck, New In Americana, Y’all Proud (by CMA), Fresh From Nashville (by CMA), and more
Apple Radio Features: The Ty Bentli Show, The Ward Gunther Show, Proud Radio with Hunter Kelly
Spotify:
Spotify Editorial Playlist features: Indigo, New Music Nashville, New Music Country, All-time Americana, and more
As seen on lineups at: CMA Fest, SXSW, The Bluebird Cafe, Country Cruising, Song Suffragettes and many more venues/festivals
Radio:
The Night Shift on Phoenix 98 FM, PickleJar Live on YALL 106.7 FM, OK Rock Show on KOSU Radio, The Queen’s Table on ACME Radio Live, and more.