Sydney Irving, hailing from the lively city of Syracuse, has released her newest album Unfashioned Creatures today, October 10, with 10 tracks that showcase her adaptability as a singer and songwriter.
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Sydney Iriving, born and raised in the heart of the Empire State, began her musical journey drawing inspiration from legends such as Taylor Swift and Tom Petty, inspired by their story-telling abilities and the weaving in of their heart-felt personal experiences.
At the early age of 14, she released her debut album, Hello Stranger. This youthful album was followed by The Halfmoon Sessions in 2018, which clearly showcases her growth as an artist and songwriter.
The following year, 2019, marked a pivotal year for Sydney as she released two EPs, The Greene EP which was recorded in a log cabin in Upstate New York, and The Ronan EP, recorded with her band Sydney Irving & The Mojo.
In 2020, she released her fifth album, Relax With Friends, which solidified her newfound position in the music scene. Singles like “You Can’t Forget About Me” and “Seasons Change” soared to the top of the Music Mafia Radio Top 30 Countdown. The same year, she was honored as the 2020 Young Adult Artist of the Year by the International Singer Songwriters Association, as well as Best Pop Artist at the 2023 Mississippi Music Awards. She also claimed the title Best New Artist at the prestigious Syracuse Area Music Awards in 2022. Her most recent single released this year, “I Don’t Wanna Fight You,” has already received airplay along the East Coast.
Today, Sydney has released her newest album, Unfashioned Creatures. Each track feels a little different, and you can hear the Taylor Swift inspiration in every song. Some of these songs feel more somber, while others more country-based, and even a few that likely had indie/alternative inspiration.
This album is a great choice for people who miss The Old Taylor, or for people looking to find a local musician that has great music and performing abilities. All the songs in the album are good, but “Wish That I Knew,” “Seasons Change,” and “Something Better” are particularly strong and perfect for vibing in the car with your friends.
“Wish That I Knew” opens with a beautiful acoustic guitar rift, and it oddly reminds me of “Mama’s Broken Heart” by Miranda Lambert due to the storytelling country-vibe, and raw feminine energy. This song showcases Sydney’s vocal range so well, and creatively depicts feminine rage.
Her fourth track, “Seasons Change,” has been around for a while, but to neglect talking about the complexity of this song would be such a waste. She switches up tone a little bit with even more great storytelling and showcases her range by adding more of a pop feel, shifting away from the country/rock vibe previously mentioned. Inspiration from Taylor Swift’s older songs really show up in this one.
“Something Better,” switches up again with a more relaxed and somber tone. It feels like a conversation between the listener and Sydney. She’s clearly put in the work for this album and for her writing skills– it shows up in every single track. This is one of those songs where it showcases a sadder subject, but with the contrasting happy musicality– you forget the somber topic.
This album really showcases Sydney’s growth as a singer and songwriter. Every album she writes is better than the last, so it will be exciting to see where she goes from here.
Upcoming Performance Dates
Fri Oct 13 – Theresa, NY – 3C Bowling
Fri Oct 20 – Canton, NY – SUNY Canton
Sat Oct 21 – Utica, NY – Utica Zoo
Sat Oct 21 – Marcellus, NY – The Village Tavern
Sun Oct 22 – Vernon, NY – Three Bastards Brewing
Sat Oct 28 – Oneida, NY – Frogs
Fri Nov 3 – Elizabethtown, PA – Elizabethtown College
Sat Nov 4 – Verona, NY – Motif
Fri Nov 10 – Theresa, NY – 3C Bowling
Sat Nov 11 – Liverpool, NY – Diva Nova
Wed Nov 22 – Oneida, NY – Frogs
Fri Nov 24 – Cazenovia, NY – McCarthy’s
Sat Nov 25 – Verona, NY – TS Steakhouse
Sun Dec 3 – Westmoreland, NY – Station 233
Fri Dec 8 – Chittenango, NY – YBR
Sun Dec 10 – Port Crane, NY – Beer Tree Farm
Sat Dec 23 – Liverpool, NY – Maplewood Bar
Fri Dec 29 – Verona, NY – Motif
For more information on her live performances, click here.
To listen to her newest album, Unfashioned Creatures, click here.
Follow Sydney Irving on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, or visit her website.
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