Rachel Lynch & The Daydrinkers
Oklahoma crooner Rachel Lynch and her band the Daydrinkers have a new album out, self titled - Rachel Lynch & the Daydrinkers. It was recorded, mixed and mastered at Classen Recorders by Dwight Hamlin,. It features Nick McPherson on drums and backup vocals, Johnney Jones on bass,, and Bj Megginson on lead guitar, along with Lynch on vocals and guitar. Album art was created by Nickybob Shoulders.
The album features 11 songs that are full of throttle and spitfire. Lynch has one of those slightly throaty voices that packs a punch. Not only are her vocals strong and feisty, but the lyrics are as well. The songs have attitude, Lynch isn’t a fragile little flower for sure. She’s more like the thorns that sneak up and surprise you, in the same way her songs do. Which is why you can’t ever judge a book by it’s cover. Lynch seems on the surface a dainty, sweet and demure type gal. But trust us when we say that’s not the case with her music at all. It’s not a PG rated album for sure.
The sounds range from a little light and funky like on Honeybee, which is about the honeymoon phase of a new lover, to more of a southern rock vibe like on Hard to Breath, which tackles anxiety and depression. Wrecked has a fast paced punk rock sound as it plays out the story of a love gone wrong, War is reminiscent of a grooving 70’s anthem, bold and full of soul. More Tequila, Please slows it down with a sexy rhythm and blues feel, and Haunt has a beautiful soft melody, and fittingly Lynch’s voice is hauntingly beautiful in it. It also has a sick guitar solo.
That’s just a few of the songs on the album. Each song on it is layered with fantastic instrumentals that pull the songs along in just the right ways. Lynch’s vocal control and the way she evokes emotions through it is impressive. The lyrics are raw and real, showcasing her strong songwriting abilities as well as her ability to be vulnerable and talk about real life issues.
It’s a great album with a wonderfully cohesive feel to the whole thing. The band are all great players, and their talents shine through. Lynch has pipes and she knows how to use them. You’ll definitely want to give it a listen. It is available on all streaming platforms.
“I've been playing guitar since I was 12, and singing since I was about 6, but started playing for money around 15. I would play a couple songs for a few bucks. Then finally, around 24, I had a big kid job that was 8 to 5, and had to choose between that or playing gigs at bars and decided music was the life for me. So I've been a full time musician for 3 years now,” said Lynch about her musical journey.
Lynch currently also has two solo albums out., Hanging Out, and The Hang of It.
“I got into music just by realizing I was pretty good at singing and should do something with it. Playing guitar helped. Once I realized I could actually make money playing at bars, I figured I should probably do that with my life. I just have a Bachelor's degree as a safety net,” said Lynch with a chuckle.
Lynch credits her influences as Tenacious D, first and foremost, then the Bloodhound Gang and Stephen Lynch. She has a fondness for silly musicians, as she calls them.
“I want people to know that all their feelings are justified. No matter what it is. Whether they feel silly, sad, upset, happy. I write songs that are what I'm feeling at that moment, whether it's about dreaming about a soulmate that I hadn't found yet, or haunted by someone that died, or just being hungover,” said Lynch.
But Lynch isn’t just musically talented, she’s discovering other skills and talents left and right.
“This last year, especially during the pandemic, I learned that I have more skills than just music. I can crochet like a mofo. I learned how to make cat couches, Harry Potter characters, pretty much anything I set my mind to. Plus I've just gotten better at baking and cooking,” she said. “ Pandemics really show you what you can do. I also realized that I am an extrovert, but I get exhausted from people so quick. I have to go home and recharge before another show. I love talking to people so much, but sometimes I overwhelm myself with too many shows.”
Lynch’s future plans include making more music with the Daydrinkers and touring with them. Perhaps getting a bus in the process.
Check out their website and social media profiles for more information.