Emerging from the fertile music scene of Northwest Arkansas, Dylan Earl delivers his most accomplished work yet with Level-Headed Even Smile, released in September 2025 on Gar Hole Records. This Louisiana-born, Arkansas-naturalized artist has crafted an album that seamlessly blends '60s protest folk with outlaw country, showcasing his husky southern drawl alongside a dusty mix of pedal steel, jaunty bass, and lively piano that effortlessly brings smiles to listeners' faces.
What sets Level-Headed Even Smile apart is Earl's evolution as both a songwriter and vocalist, supported by an impressive ensemble of musicians including pedal steel master Hamilton Belk and pianist Lee Zodrow. Earl's exploration of identity and place shines through clever turns of phrase across the 10-track runtime, establishing him as a welcome original voice who finds favor in both mainstream and alternative spaces as a loveable alt-country storyteller with genuine depth and authenticity.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Gar Hole Records
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 09/19/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Level-Headed Even Smile
A2. Get in the Truck
A3. Broken Parts
A4. Little Rock Bottom
A5. Two Kinds Of Loner
B1. High On Ouachita
B2. Outlaw Country
B3. White River Valley
B4. Lawn Chair
B5. Rock Me To Sleep
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