Rich Arithmetic is back with another era-defying pop masterwork, PUSHBUTTON ROMANCE, which will be released on February 23. For more information, head over to his website, or downloads of the album can be purchased from Bandcamp here, or for those who prefer a physical product– the disc packaging and presentation is AMAZING, GRADE A, SUPERDELUXE, …
Behold a fantastic new Rich Arithmetic song and video, “Bend the Arc,” a song that calls to mind the protest music of the Sixties. Produced by James Nicholson and with lyrics written by Stewart Lyman, the recording is filled with folk-rock guitars, crunchy harmonies, and an anthemic singalong chorus. In addition to Rich’s own playing …
In the Golden Age of 45’s, we would’ve called Rich Arithmetic’s latest single a Double-A side. On YOU ARE ALWAYS RIGHT, Rich opens one of his most vital arteries, and with his longtime singing partner Lance Morgan, they spill sweet harmonies on to a canvas of late ‘60s folk rock (by way of mid-’80s Athens jangle). Kansas guitar …
Echoing more sleepy Santo & Johnny than hard-charging Pyramids, Rich Arithmetic’s summer single, “Saving Sunset (Last Surf Of The Day)” is a refreshing digestif for quasi-post Covid sundowns. With a Shadows-ish lead melody overlapping a traditional staccato rhythm (both played by north-of-Seattle guitarist Rich Horton (Arithmetic) – plus Ruppi Barnickel’s idyllic percussion – the instrumental …
I love this “In Our Time” tune more than life itself. I hear the three B’s: Beatles, Byrds and Bach. Abbey Road Studios called, they want John and Paul back. Also, I’m serious about the Bach. They’ve got a beautiful, layered, joyful church music thing going on with amazing guitar sounds, beautiful vocal arrangements and …