Atlanta-bred guitarist, singer and songwriter Eddie 9V has announced his new album Down Here, his debut release for Easy Eye Sound. Down Here captures Eddie 9V at a defining moment — a road-tested artist bringing years of sweat-soaked shows, Southern soul, blues, rock & roll, and raw instinct into his most fully realized album yet. The first glimpse into the world Eddie 9V and Dan Auerbach created arrives with “Blowin’ Up,” which made its exclusive debut on SiriusXM’s The Spectrum on July 14 ahead of its official release on July 16.
A swaggering blast of country-fried funk, greasy slide guitar, and deep-pocket grooves, the track captures Eddie 9V doing what he does best — locking into a feel and letting the personality fly. On the surface, the song sounds like a tongue-in-cheek meditation on finally breaking through, but Eddie 9V flips the idea of “blowing up” on its head, punctuating the track with actual explosions and the kind of off-the-cuff charm that has become a trademark of his live shows.
"It’s my favorite song on the album. It’s got such a good groove," says Eddie 9V.
Born from a set of intense writing sessions led by Auerbach, Down Here finds Eddie 9V opening himself up to a new creative process after years of writing, producing, and carving out his own path on his own terms. He was joined by fellow soul-blues guitarist Marcus King and veteran songwriters Pat McLaughlin and Daniel Tashian.
"I write all the time, but it was the first time I’ve ever done a writing session in Nashville," says Eddie 9V. "You’re dealing with songwriters that are at the top of their game and that was incredible for me. I learned to focus solely on the writing." Click here to pre-save the new album now.
Eddie 9V cut his teeth in Atlanta clubs and found himself playing four-and-a-half-hour nights — sometimes just for tips — building the instinct, feel, and connection with an audience that would become central to his sound. By 17, he was already touring out of state, sharpening his stagecraft and songwriting. Now, Eddie 9V is opening for The Black Keys on their Peaches 'N Kream World Tour and headlining his own dates in between. Click here to see all of his upcoming tour dates now.
