Bluey Thomas Drops ‘High For A Reason’
On January 17th through the indie label R&R, Grammy-nominated producer and up-and-coming alt-country musician Bluey Thomas takes another step towards becoming an arresting solo artist with his new single, ‘High For a Reason’. Featuring the artist’s signature mix of country, indie, and alternative influences, the song is an anthemic preview of the artist’s long-awaited debut album More Than Before– which is slated to come out in February.
‘High For a Reason’ is a gritty yet alternative country anthem layered with shades of indie rock- capturing Bluey’s ability to craft deeply personal and universally resonant songs. The lyrics dive into issues of personal strife and emotional highs and lows with lines such as, “Oh I get high for a reason / So don’t hold my hand when I’m leaving.” Bluey’s masterful vocals are lifted at the right moments to catch the ebbs and flow between tension and release- crafting a deeply personal song that speaks to everyone, as if just for the solitary late-night drive or quiet, introspective moments.
On the inspiration behind ‘High For a Reason’ Bluey says, “I’m a creature of habit, both the good ones that keep me grounded and the bad ones that sometimes drag me down. I’ve always had this tendency to be a slacker, someone who naturally gravitates toward the path of least resistance. For me, that easy way out often looks like getting high and trying to shut out the weight of my responsibilities, pretending they don’t exist for a little while.
A product of Southern California, Bluey Thomas has made a name for himself in the music world one puzzle piece at a time. At the outset of his career, he received a Grammy nomination for his work with Post Malone on the 5x Platinum Beerbongs & Bentleys and releases with Khalid, G-Eazy, and Fred Again… solidified Bluey as one of this past decade’s most sought-after producers. His eclectic production style has earned him credits on major projects, including the theme song for the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie. But after years of working behind the scenes, Bluey decided to pursue his long-held dream of becoming a solo artist.
With his innovative blend of alt-country and indie rock, it won’t be long before Bluey Thomas is a breakout artist in his own right. With the critical success of singles such as ‘You Make It Hard‘ and ‘Colorado’ ft. Carlie Hanson, Bluey’s imminent debut album shapes up to be a deeply personal document of his life thus far, merging the country storytelling tradition with current indie and alternative music influences.
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of Bluey’s debut album, More Than Before coming next month- ‘High For a Reason’ is a statement of what is in store from this rising country star. Listeners can expect a mix of contemplative ballads and uplifting songs that transcend genres and showcase Bluey’s versatility and depth both as a standout producer and solo artist- with much more to offer in the coming years.