Jas Patrick - Inky Ovine EP
- Written by Julia Lamb
Jas Patrick’s brand of blues-rock has been worked and honed over a lifetime of dedication to music. Hailing from Nashville, Patrick started learning drums when he was four years old and began touring by the age of 18. Fast-forward to now, Patrick runs his own label called Tiny Lion Records, is wholly immersed in DIY music, and has recently released his three-years-in-the-making third record Inky Ovine.
The six-track EP is as raw and hearty as they come. Patrick recorded Inky Ovine in a home studio he built himself, wrote and played nearly every track and instrument on the record, and invested every dime he earned into obtaining the gear he needed; the result is an earthy, homespun sound that oozes authenticity.
The EP kicks off like a firecracker with ‘Harpy’, a rough and rugged blues track that’s brimming with attitude. Patrick’s voice is unique to say the least; you get the sense that this is a man who’s throwing his heart and soul into every single line he huskily croons, and as a result, even his imperfections are somehow endearing. ‘Party Line (Classified)’ takes the EP in a slightly countrified direction, while ‘Little Bug’ ushers in a string section and mandolins for a romantic, high-rising lullaby that swells with emotion and washes over you from beginning to end. Closing track ‘Snow Day’ is a boppy number that tumbles along with an infectious, repetitious guitar riff - a groove-laden end to the record.
Inky Ovine gives you a well-rounded taste of what Jas Patrick is all about. There’s an eclectic mix of tunes here, but they all emanate a sense of Patrick’s individuality to create a cohesive DIY record.