The Los Angeles-based musician known as Eric Slater has released his newest single, “Following the Blind.” The single is Slater's most significant musical release since his popular song, “Dead Men” hit digital shelves around the world in February, sending ripples throughout the audiophile underground everywhere. Fans of Slater old and new are sure to be delighted with this latest offering, which boasts all the exceptional sonic qualities his following have come to expect from him.
Speaking candidly of the themes of his
latest single, Slater writes, “'Following the Blind' was directly
inspired by a short story from a good friend of mine. He shared the
idea with me and I wrote the song with the general theme in mind, but
putting more of a personal twist on it.”
“Following the Blind” is a parable
of timeless proportion and relevance that has many current events at
heart. It speaks to everyone alive in today's chaotic world.
“The song touches on the sheep and
the shepherd thing. Everyone thinks they have the answer, yet no one
really has much of a clue. Heroes can easily become villains and vice
versa. I guess you can say it’s a satire on the absurdity and
fickleness of popular opinion.”
Slater cites as main artistic
influences a broad array of sounds, including Beethoven, Jimi
Hendrix, Nina Simone, Sublime, Wu Tang Clan, Jeff Buckley, and Miles
Davis.
Slater's acoustic solo debut album, “On
the Edge of Something More,” was released in 2005. He has
contributed his vast talents to various acts, including guitars,
songs and vocals to bands such as Martha Davis and the Motels, Bomb
Squad, Moflo, Off Limits, Aurora Beckons, Astral Aliens, and Tres
Aliens.
“Following the Blind” by Eric
Slater is available online worldwide.
-S. McCauley
Staff Press Release Writer
MondoTunes
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