New Music: Euro-Country

           

CMAT's new single "EURO-COUNTRY," the title track from her upcoming album is finally out in the world. It delivers a scorchingly reflective moment. The track opens in Irish, drifting over an eerie, stripped-down instrumental before building into a howling bridge that captures the core of the song. If you’re not familiar with Ireland’s history, you may be wondering what these lyrics mean. The song reflects on the 2008 financial crisis and the deep, lasting impact it had on working-class communities like the one CMAT grew up in. With sharp phrasing and a haunting melody, she channels a distinctly Irish experience, yet there’s a universal feeling of rage about the state of the world that resonates far wider. About the phrase "EURO-COUNTRY," CMAT has said, "I have certain phrases that reverberate around my head over and over again - and EURO-COUNTRY was one of them. It’s the title of the album, and the name of the first song on the record. And it means three things to me: It’s the kind of country music I make; the fact that Ireland is a European country run by the euro; and that capitalism is one of the worst things to ever happen to us.