REVOLT by Leslie Rich

REVOLT is a strong word, especially in light of the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021, but viewed through the lens of the Summer of 2020, there was a strong desire for change, and an equal disgust at the untruths hurtling around mainstream and social media.

Leslie, who hails from Northern Ireland, only recently became a citizen of the United States; his voting power was first exercised in 2020 and admittedly, this turned into a pretty traumatic introduction to the democratic process, given the political discourse which has continued to this day. REVOLT is a song partially born out of this difficult experience and the timeline which has accompanied it.

REVOLT reflects a disappointment in realizing the cyclical nature of promises made and promises broken, while retaining the hope that new ideas and fresh direction is hot on the heels of the failings of the recent past. Leslie’s songwriting is usually more hopeful in its content, but perhaps some exasperation is a good thing once in a while. Leslie’s prominent Americana vibes shine throughout the track; this is proper Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Belfast born singer-songwriter, Leslie Rich grew up listening to a mix of punk, acoustic songwriters and traditional Celtic music. Inspired by artists like Luka Bloom and Throwing Muses, Leslie became a hard working solo performer in the bar scene. He founded the Rocket Soul Choir in 1994, mainly as an acoustic response to the heavy, guitar-driven, Irish bands cropping up at that time

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