Jeremy Parsons is a singer-songwriter whose output is built on alternative country origins and a curious nature that sees him experiment beyond genre boxes. Based in San Antonio, his story begins much like the great Texas troubadours before him; in high school, guitar in hand, he discovered both the power of song and his own creative identity. Exploring the fringes of Americana, country and even electronic styles, he’s crafted a musical world that’s entirely his own.
His hybrid approach, combining his warm vocals and gift for melody, that’s helped him win over audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. His stage presence has become as much a part of his reputation as his songwriting, with shows in the USA and Europe drawing listeners into his absorbing orbit and over the course of three studio records, Jeremy has built an fanbase that continues to grow.
The past two years have seen him move into a particularly prolific creative period, unveiling songs from his forthcoming EP LIFE. Tracks such as “Humanity” and “Life Worth Dyin’ For” proved defining moments, hitting number one on the UK iTunes charts and climbing to the top of the National Radio Hits AC40 and Country airplay charts. Collectively, his music has already clocked over one and a half million spins on Spotify, marking him out as a critical success and a bona fide presence in the contemporary Americana landscape.
His latest release comes with the new single titled “Who Was I,” released via the MTS Records imprint, a song that was initially sparked by a review of his 2021 album Things To Come when a critic suggested it lacked personal detail. Jeremy sat down to pen a tongue-in-cheek rebuttal, but what started as a playful exercise grew into a poignant artistic expression framing themes of youth, identity and growth. “I thought it was funny. So I sat down and wrote Who Was I as kind of a tongue-in-cheek response—like, ‘Take this, here are some particular tidbits for you!’ But as I wrote, it evolved into something much bigger: a reflection on my journey, admitting to myself how little I knew and how much we’re always still learning. I’m grateful for every step,” he shares.
The song paints scenes of his life at 25, restless, drifting and testing the edges of recklessness in search of meaning, with these admissions, paired with his seasoned delivery, transforming the track into something widely relatable. Brought in by the delicate plucks of acoustic guitar and airy slide leads, his rich voice glides in above the snap of tapped percussion to spin alluring melodies carrying storytelling lyricism, resulting in a heartfelt country pop outing that’s memorable and charming throughout.
Gathering subtle energy in the chorus, his graceful vocals shine as intricate instrumental flickers add to the arrangement’s atmosphere. It’s a stunning display of his tender songwriting and performance talent, further building the excitement for his upcoming EP LIFE. With “Who Was I,” Jeremy Parsons once again shows why his music strikes a chord so widely and we can’t wait to see what the rest of his EP has in store.
Listen to Who Was I below
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