El Cosgrove should charm even the most cynical listener with her latest single “Some Fools.” It’s a gorgeous country-folk ditty with the relatable lyrics and the unmistakeable twang of the banjo accompanying her distinctive voice. It wraps around you, encouraging to listen a little longer.
I did too, making sure to check out El’s new EP Spring Tides before writing this piece. El wears her influences proudly at a time when so many artists seem to worry about crossover appeal. I wouldn’t consider myself a country music fan, but her sound has won me over.
El says she wrote this collection of songs at a time when life gave her “love, heartbreak, new travel experiences, new and old friends by my side and ultimately all lead me to learn and accept a lot about myself as a person.”
Start with “Some Fools,” but don’t end your journey there. El Cosgrove’s new EP Spring Tides is on all your favourite streaming services now.