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Cincinnati-Based Country-Rock Band Root Cellar Xtract Delivers a Soul-Stirring Masterpiece with “A London Rain”

There’s something about a song that takes you somewhere, drops you into a moment, and makes you feel the weight of time and emotion. Root Cellar Xtract (RCx), the Cincinnati-based country-rock band known for their soul-stirring compositions and intricate musicianship, has done just that with their latest single, “A London Rain.” From the first note, the track envelops us in a wistful, cinematic mood one that echoes the misty, introspective solitude of a rainy evening in London.

Formed in 2016 by singer-songwriter Clyde Bailey, RCx is no stranger to evocative storytelling. Drawing influence from the golden era of ‘70s Laurel Canyon country-rock, the band seamlessly blends heartfelt lyrics with masterful instrumentation. Their latest release follows in that tradition, channeling the spirit of Jackson Browne, The Eagles, and Pure Prairie League while still carving out a unique sonic space. “A London Rain” was penned by Bailey during a December 2023 visit to London, and the track’s moody ambiance makes it easy to envision the songwriter gazing out over the damp cityscape, lost in thought.

Recorded at the renowned Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (CCM) studios and polished at Gaslight Studios under the expert touch of Aaron Almashy, the song’s production is warm yet expansive. Each instrument feels intentional, with Steve Mueller’s pedal steel sighing between verses, Phillip Burkhead’s piano adding an understated elegance, and Jim Pelz’s guitar work providing a steady undercurrent of longing. Bailey’s vocals sit right in the pocket, rich with experience and emotion, allowing the song’s central theme, embracing loneliness rather than fearing it, to resonate deeply.

“A London Rain” reads like a letter to an old love, or perhaps to solitude itself. The lines, “Free me like this river and I’ll carve my way back home / She moves with the clouds like the chances that I’ve blown,” capture a raw vulnerability, as if the protagonist is coming to terms with past mistakes and the transient nature of relationships. Hook, “Like a London rain,” is simple yet haunting, an image of fleeting moments and inevitable goodbyes. Whether it’s about a lost love or an existential reckoning, the song leaves room for interpretation, always the mark of a great composition.

RCx has built a reputation not just for their songwriting prowess but for their electrifying live performances, where their “murderer’s row of players” trade soaring instrumental solos. Their music has received international acclaim, spinning on over 70 radio stations across eight countries and charting among the top 25 Americana releases by Roots Radio. With “A London Rain,” they continue their steady climb, proving that the heart of country-rock is still beating strong in the Midwest.

For longtime fans and newcomers alike, this single is a compelling reminder of why music like this still matters it connects, it moves, and it lingers. If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a storm, both literal and emotional, “A London Rain” will feel like an old friend. It’s now available on all major streaming platforms, including Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. Don’t just take our word for it, press play on “A London Rain”

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Delvin

Founder of Tunepical, a blog dedicated to sharing my love of music with you. I believe that music is the key to life, and if you're listening to the right songs at the right time, everything is possible!

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