Jon Chesbro - Outta State Outta Mind
Originally from Salem, MA and now a Maine resident, Jon Chesbro recently released an EP that has a familiar yet unique sound. The five songs on Outta State Outta Mind are an interesting mixture of 90's singer-songwriter alt-rock and modern Americana. In 2024 I recognize the country/roots sound in a song like "Against the Crowd," but I certainly wouldn't have thirty years ago. It's a collection of laid back songs that bridge the gap between the worlds of indie rock and jam bands, much like My Morning Jacket or Wilco can. Chesbro also has a unique way of crafting a song. There's a certain DIY and punk edge to his songs even despite how laid back the entire EP is. Outta State Outta Mind is well worth your time and is one of the more compelling mainstream-ish singer-songwriter releases of the year. Jon Chesbro says of his latest EP: “I feel like this EP has been two years in the making. Not all on purpose, but through life's ups and downs I feel like I’ve been...