Couldn’t Be Happiers’ latest EP, ”Couple(t)s Side A”, is a masterful blend of heartfelt storytelling and innovative folk-rock. Released on December 13, 2024, the EP showcases the duo’s ability to create music that is both timeless and refreshingly contemporary. Jodi Hildebran Lee and Jordan Crosby Lee balance their unique musical strengths with poetic finesse, creating a six-track narrative divided into love songs, protest anthems, and folk stories.
The opening track, “Come Back Tomorrow,” pulls listeners into a lively second-line New Orleans rhythm, while “When I Die” is a tender exploration of love and legacy. Protest songs like “Plastic Bag Odyssey (I’ll Never Die)” offer sharp commentary on environmental issues with haunting, industrial sounds, and “Tear It Down” channels a raw urgency. Closing tracks “Devil’s Tramping Ground” and “Pretty Polly” are steeped in Southern folklore, blending evocative storytelling with layered instrumentation.
Doug Davis’ production ensures a rich sonic texture, incorporating sousaphone, accordion, and even musical saw while staying true to the duo’s live sound. Couldn’t Be Happiers’ ability to push sonic boundaries while maintaining their essence is remarkable.
”Couple(t)s Side A” is a heartfelt labor of love, proving that this indie-folk duo is not only redefining folk traditions but also carving out a unique space in contemporary music. Add this EP to your playlist and follow the band on social media for updates on Couple(t)s Side B!
