
“I found her work through a band called Dead Rituals, and she did a music video for their song ‘ Closer’ that I really enjoyed. Frustrated couples and friends navigate urban life and ride a double-decker bus in search of answers. “Real to Reel” single artworkĮrickson also vividly depicts the succinct “ Real to Reel” struggle through a refreshing Marian Obando animated video, which chronicles the relational scuffles of Millennials living in the city. I hope people find it as cathartic to listen to as it was for me to write,” said Erickson, who wrote, recorded and mixed the track himself. All the guitar parts and melodies came to me real quickly in a way that I find impossible to recreate intentionally. ‘ Real to Reel’ is one of those songs that just came out of nowhere. “To me, this song was a way to reflect on how separation can affect a relationship. Vivacious, swift guitars, rolling drums and spirited bass propel 310AM, aka Nate Erickson, toward an overdue conversation, as he emotionally reflects, “The loose ends and disarray/Relay both fear and regret/You ask if you can stay/We both know the answer you’ll get.” While only two minutes long, “ Real to Reel” hauntingly unites the frantic, glistening instrumentation of Two Door Cinema Club with the lush, lingering harmonies of Local Natives. The Ypsilanti indie rock singer-songwriter and guitarist confronts this personal challenge in his latest kinetic, revelatory single, “ Real to Reel,” which dropped last week via all streaming platforms. Nate Erickson has released three singles since launching his 310AM solo project last fall.ģ10AM shows every relationship needs a serious reality check. It was like, ‘Let’s really put an effort into just making this a point in time that represents those six songs as best as we can.’” Follow The Stratton Setlist on Twitter My Tweets The Stratton Setlist CategoriesĮnter your email address to follow The Stratton Setlist and receive notifications of new posts by email. “With the EP, it was a little different because I don’t think we felt like we had a due date.
