According to news on Friday, "Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Renny Conti continues to establish himself as one of the most compelling new voices in indie music with the announcement of his signing to Mom + Pop Music and the release of his poignant new single, 'Valley Ford,' out September 12th. The track marks Conti’s first release since his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which drew comparisons to indie legends like Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens for its emotional depth and raw sincerity."
"Today, the rising talent is announcing his signing to Mom + Pop Music, and sharing his latest offering, 'Valley Ford,' a thought-provoking and introspective track that preserves the signature lyricism at the heart of Conti’s music, while stepping into a richer, more expansive sonic world. Conti sings lyrics like, 'Nothing ever hurts if you never let it touch you,' and 'Why am I afraid of losing people that I barely know?' with such visceral emotion that they sting most familiarly."
Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, Conti shares, "Valley Ford was written after a trip I took to visit my parents at their home in Sonoma one winter. My girlfriend and I took their car up the coast through Bodega Bay, wearing my parents’ trench coats, and walked down some rickety stairs through the fog and rocks to the ocean, and on the way back, I got an ocular migraine. I couldn’t see anything and it started storming.
It was initially recorded for my last record, but it wasn't fully complete at the time. After showing the unfinished version to some friends, I realized it just needed a couple more elements to be finalized. The lap steel and lead guitars in the middle and the big fuzzy blown out guitars at the end really brought it together and were the cherry on top, in my eyes. After those were added, I loved it."
"The accompanying visualizer, shot on black-and-white film along a stark coastline, is as haunting and evocative as the track itself—featuring intimate glimpses of Conti as he quietly explores the landscape," they say. "His artistry feels intentional and quietly bold, yet always relatable and deeply human. Following the success of his debut, Conti will join Samia on tour this fall, and is set to perform at Pitchfork Festival in both Paris and London later this year, with a string of EU and UK tour dates to follow. But first, catch him live in his hometown at Night Club 101 on September 12th, where he’ll be performing alongside Hudson Freeman."
"Valley Ford" is out September 12th via Mom + Pop Music. Tickets for Renny Conti at Night Club 101 are on sale now.
Photo Cred: Gabe Long
