Name: Die Midwestern
Brand: Arlo McKinley

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-08-14

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Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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2020-09-25

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Artist

Arlo McKinley

Genre GB

Country / Americana

Label GB

Oh Boy Records

Arlo McKinley is a talented singer-songwriter known for his soulful and introspective music. With a raw and emotive voice, he captivates audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and powerful performances. Drawing inspiration from artists like *The Wooks*, *Nicholas Jamerson*, and *Benjamin Tod*, McKinley has developed a unique sound that blends elements of folk, country, and Americana.
Hailing from Ohio, McKinley's music reflects the experiences and struggles of everyday life. His songs are deeply personal, exploring themes of love, loss, addiction, and redemption. McKinley's honest storytelling resonates with listeners on a profound level, creating an emotional connection that is hard to forget.
Having shared the stage with notable musicians such as *Alex Williams*, *Pony Bradshaw*, and *Kolton Moore & the Clever Few*, McKinley has built a loyal fanbase who appreciate his authentic approach to songwriting. With each release, he continues to push boundaries and evolve as an artist, earning critical acclaim along the way.

Oh Boy Records is an independent American record label founded in 1981 by singer John Prine, his manager Al Bunetta, and their friend Dan Einstein. The label has released over 40 audio and video recordings by singer-songwriters such as John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Daniel "Slick" Ballinger, Shawn Camp, Dan Reeder, and Todd Snider. They have also reissued classic country music artists' albums. Oh Boy Records manages two subsidiary labels: Steve Goodman's Red Pajamas Records and specialty label Blue Plate Music. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Oh Boy Records continues to be a prominent force in the music industry.

In March 2015, John Prine took over sole ownership of his independent record label after the passing of his longtime business partner and manager Al Bunetta. He now assumes the role of President at Oh Boy Records.

If you're looking for authentic singer-songwriter music with a touch of classic country vibes, Oh Boy Records is your go-to destination. With an impressive roster of talented artists and a commitment to preserving the essence of true Americana music, this independent label has established itself as a trusted name in the industry. Explore their extensive catalog today!

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The last signing to John Prine's Oh Boy label, and coming out of the eclectic Cincinnati music scene that has produced everyone from The National and Walk the Moon to Bootsy Collins, Arlo McKinley has washed his songs in the blood of street soul, country, punk and gospel – and tattooed them onto the underground.

Filled with a weight, honesty and gritty-hope from rustbelt city life, McKinley rolled downriver to Memphis to Sun Studio where Grammy Award-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price, John Prine) gathered a working man’s all-star band to record his Oh Boy Records debut, “Die Midwestern.”

McKinley’s 10 original songs bleed truth and emotion from a heart scarred by wild nights and redeemed by Sunday morning confessions. “She’s Always Around,” “Suicidal Saturday Night,” “Bag of Pills” and “Ghost” - a song he wrote in a funeral home parking lot after carrying the coffin of his best friend - are all songs carved out in the key of life.

Filled with a hardscrabble spirit akin to the late, great Johnny Paycheck, McKinley is making a name for himself that blue-collar way - humbly stacking piles of soulful acoustic songs that hurt so good. Along the way, he has shared stages with kindred musical spirits John Moreland, Jason Isbell, Justin Townes Earle, Lucero, and contemporaries Tyler Childers, Ian Noe, and Colter Wall