Eddie Cohn is an accomplished indie rock artist originally hailing from Cleveland and now based in Los Angeles. From a precocious discovery of music at the age of 3 to mastering the guitar and drums despite battling childhood health issues, Cohn’s musical story is a decorated journey built on sheer determination and passion.
For Eddie, the backdrop of the legendary Seattle music scene during college provided a creative spark, inspired by the grunge innovators of the 90s like Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Soundgarden. Alongside his musical endeavour, his artistic pursuits span podcasting, novel writing, DJing and yoga instruction.
With a career spanning two decades, marked by the debut album If I’m Happy It Ends, numerous singles, remixes, EPs and full-length records, Eddie Cohn ventures on a new chapter in 2024. Now, he revisits that grunge-fuelled era of 90s rock that so inspired him early on, promising monthly single releases that pay tribute to his musical roots.
His first single of the year, “Who or What I Was Before,” features the collaborative talents of fellow Los Angeles-based musicians Jake Reed on drums and Brett Farkas on guitars. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains, Eddie Cohn melts elements of 90s rock with his own modern creative vision. Starting off with soft, clean guitar tones riding the rhythmic patter of drums, inviting listeners into a world where grunge meets contemporary rock, Eddie’s lead vocals, delivered with emotionally-charged style are driven by a snapping beat, warm bass tones and quivering lead guitar notes.
The chorus, capped with catchy vocal hooks, collides with splashy drums and rousing guitar layers, creating an anthemic soundscape that marks the dawn of an exciting new era for the talented artist. “Who or What I Was Before” offers up a modern rock outing, paying homage to the pioneers of the 90s while showcasing the artist’s current musical perspective.
Accompanying the single is a music video directed by Leslie Andrew Ridings, a regular collaborator with Eddie Cohn. Set against the traffic-filled streets in his adopted city, the video offers a visual journey through Cohn’s transitional phase. Slick camera work captures Eddie Cohn’s compelling performance to create an atmosphere of hope and desire with an energy to perfectly reflect the music.
Watch the music video for Who Or What I Was Before below
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