If I could pinpoint what it was that it’s so damn charming about this song, I would. But I can’t! I think it was the ridiculously perfect artist description that drew me in and then the song itself is obviously someone enjoying themselves, a quality often lost in hip-hop.

I’m not going to lie, the nude model on the cover is the reason I clicked on this. Sue me. 

I will also admit that I initially heard the name Asher Moss through his “Models in the Morning” project – and theIndiegogo campaign that I found somewhat pretentious for no discernible reason. Despite that, I can’t deny that these two songs from B A S E M E N T F O X are great. They remind me of Midlake before that album that sounded like the MASH theme song. I’m happy to eat my words when it comes to Mr. Moss and look forward to more from this endeavor.

Let this be a lesson – cover art still has impact. Even without listening to this entire EP I knew I had to post it. As long as the cover art still depicts some questionable skin folds, you’ll know what grabbed my attention. Turns out the music within is soulful, Lightning 100-y, earnest R&B inspired love jams. I’m not opposed to it but it’s a far cry from the presumed nastiness I expected. Long story short, the artwork did its job to pull me in.

Coley Hinson plays bass for Evan P Donohue and guitar for Twiggs – so he’s no stranger to the rock scene around town. He’s recently released his first solo endeavor – Poor Coley’s Almanac – an enjoyable EP of rolling songs with a bit of influence from all over.