Blues Corner craft a smoky anthem with new single 'Piggy Bank Blues'

Blues Corner’s latest offering 'Piggy Bank Blues' immediately immerses us in a world of smoky intimacy and lived-in emotion. Phil Roman and Seb Oroval, whose collaboration spans years of shared musical exploration, have created a track that feels both personal and cinematic. Right from the start, the song conveys a sense of tension and release, unveiling a delicate balance between vulnerability and resolve that draws you in and refuses to let go.

Sonically, the track thrives on restraint and nuance. Sparse piano lines flicker throughout, complementing the understated guitar work, while the drums enter with a steady pulse that drives the narrative forward without overwhelming it. There’s an artful economy to the arrangement where every note is deliberate, heightening the sense of struggle and quiet triumph threaded throughout the song.

Lyrically, 'Piggy Bank Blues' captures the weariness and determination of trying to keep one’s footing in difficult times. Roman’s vocals carry a smoky intimacy, transforming universal themes of financial strain and personal resilience into a story that feels confessional and immediate. Lines about scraping by and holding onto hope resonate with an honesty that feels rare in contemporary blues, making the track as much about witnessing as it is about listening.

With 'Piggy Bank Blues', Blues Corner announce the direction of their forthcoming two-part project, blending the raw edge of Chicago Blues with the storytelling warmth of country-infused rock. This single demonstrates the duo’s ability to honour tradition while pushing it forward, crafting a sound that is timeless yet strikingly contemporary. It’s a testament to the endurance of the blues and the emotional power of music that is unflinchingly human.