New music video from David Alex-Barton

Over the years, David Alex-Barton has been on a decorated musical journey across decades, genres and developing scenes, from his origins in New England’s punk rock landscape to his current home in Nashville, where he’s fully embraced the storytelling spirit of country rock. A singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer, he first made his name as the founding member, songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of Boston’s cult-loved power pop punk band The Outlets.

Known for their infectious energy and engaging songwriting, The Outlets helped shape the regional scene and built David’s reputation as a musician with both meaning and melody in equal measure. Later, he continued to bring that same spark as the frontman for Tattoo Cowboy, touring New England with a sound that leaned into country rock while keeping one foot in his rock and roll background.

Now based in Nashville, his career has expanded even further; with a string of solo singles released since his debut “Only Time Can Save Me” in 2017, he’s become a steady presence on the independent circuit. His music has connected widely, notching hundreds of thousands of spins, while his songwriting has consistently earned recognition, including five of his tunes landing in the top 10 of the Hot Disc Top Forty Country Charts. He’s also worked with the likes of Randy McLellan and Melissa Duvall, as well as aligning with Shake ‘Em Up Music and Liberty Music Licensing to broaden the reach of his catalogue.

Now he brings us his latest release with his new single titled “Nothin’ But Moonlight,” this time collaborating with Matt Flowers and Jericho on the song. Recorded at Nashville’s The Sound Emporium with engineer Chad Carlson, the song presents a stunning pop-tinged country rock outing.

Brought in by the soft plucks of guitar and delicate twang of lead notes, alluring vocal lines drift in above the taps of percussion as the arrangement gently builds with the steady patter of percussion and soulful backing vocalisations. Flowing with charming melodic leads carrying heartfelt lyricism, the track glides with a timeless country vibe while surging with rock energy in the chorus to deliver a spectacular slice of David Alex-Barton’s enduring songwriting talent and performance panache.

Cut with intricate instrumental flourishes of invigorating lead guitar and splashing drums, “Nothin’ But Moonlight” delivers a melodic, radio-ready outing that’s sure to delight fans around the world. For an artist who’s never stopped moving forward, this latest release highlights David Alex-Barton’s ability to adapt while thriving in Nashville’s creative ecosystem, surrounded by a different set of collaborators but still driven by the same instinct; to write songs that connect in a lasting way.

Watch the music video for Nothin’ But Moonlight below

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