Based in Brooklyn, Matt Basile is an alternative country singer and songwriter whose nasal baritone is a perfect marriage between Leonard Cohen and Christian Kjellvander. A deep and commanding presence, Basile’s brooding baritone is on an exquisitely serene backdrop. On ‘East Coast Girl’, the slow tempo is complemented by the embrace of a truly pretty chord structure, in turn, laced with a bittersweet sense of melancholy via the wailing pedal steels and warm organs.

A gentle blend between bright and dark, the contrast is absolutely breathtaking, while maintaining a general mood that’s genial, approachable, and entrancing. Moreover, the song showcases Basile’s tasteful songwriting, with a composition that’s -while familiar- lush and twisting, with a very smart key change halfway through.

‘East Coast Girl’ is a delightful piece of soft rock and alt-country fusion. Wonderfully produced, the rich instrumental tapestry on the song is laid out beautifully and the mix is exquisitely balanced. Matt Basile shines again as a songwriter that easily stands out from the pack.