A skilled guitarist, storyteller, and lover of 90’s rock, Aaron Marlow released the highly anticipated LP ‘Resurrection‘ last Friday, July 28th. With a variety of country and rock influences, Aaron has crafted an album that is simultaneously heartfelt and head-banging. We had the opportunity to talk with Aaron and ask some burning questions about this exciting new release.
MC: Being an experienced guitarist is a big part of your music. How did your guitar knowledge influence the writing on ‘Resurrection’?
Aaron: I’ve always been a fan of hard guitar solos in rock, and I wanted the music to tell a good story and the lyrics that go with them.
MC: Which song off the LP is your favorite to play on the guitar?
Aaron: My favorite to play would have to be ‘Don’t Look Now‘ It was the first I had recorded and really represents my moving forward.
MC: Why is the LP titled ‘Resurrection‘?
Aaron: It represents a major change in my life. I just went through a very rough divorce and other personal issues, and I pulled myself out of it and the rebirth of my life.
MC: What is your writing process like? Do you always start with guitar, or do lyrics inspire you first?
Aaron: I usually start with lyrics and sit down and write my music over them, fixing them as I go. I have a lot of lyrics that are yet to be put to music.
MC: What do you hope listeners get out of ‘Ressurection‘?
Aaron: I hope they enjoy the songs and can rock out to them. Also, when I was growing up, I could hear a certain song at a certain time and it really helped me pull through. I’m hoping I can do that for someone who listens and it helps them through a hard time.
MC: How has moving to Nashville during the pandemic affected this LP? Do you think the messaging would have been different if you wrote it back home, or in a different city?
Aaron: I had begun work on an EP just before the pandemic and did a few recording sessions over zoom and was able to finish right after the pandemic ended, two of those are re-recorded on the LP, so the pandemic didn’t really affect the writing.
MC: How did you select ‘Wayfaring Stranger‘ as a cover to add to the LP? Did you have it in mind in the beginning, or did you realize it complemented your originals later on?
Aaron: I chose this as a tribute to my family members that have passed away over the years, especially my parents and grandparents. It is my favorite gospel song and I wanted to do something special with it.
MC: Which song are you most excited to perform? Why?
Aaron: I have to say ‘Bottom Of The Shot Glass’, It’s a rocker that you can have fun with.
Aaron’s insight has shed light on his intentionality in this LP. A marker of moving on and starting over, as well as a tribute to his loved ones, Aaron proves there is more to his music than what first meets the eye.
Stream ‘Resurrection‘ now, and stay in touch with Aaron on his website!
