Clay Brown from Perth has put together a single that gets real about trying to date someone while you’re still a mess from losing someone important. “No Place” runs on jangly guitars and Brown’s relaxed vocal delivery that sounds like he’s just talking to you, which makes the personal stuff hit harder. His Australian accent gives the verses their own flavor, and the falsetto chorus lifts everything up without getting too dramatic about it.
The guitars do their job well, melodic picking that keeps your attention, plus a slide guitar section that throws in some alt-country vibes you don’t see coming. This is Brown’s third release with his new band, and he sounds comfortable doing his own thing now. The song digs into that frustrating space where you want to give someone your attention but your brain is still elsewhere, stuck on what you lost. It’s honest without trying too hard, rough around the edges in a good way. Brown spent ten years playing in different bands and genres, and now he’s got his own project that puts his songwriting front and center. If you’re into what he’s creating and want to stay updated on his upcoming releases and live shows, head over and follow Clay Brown & The Trouble Round Town on Instagram.
