Premiere: Lily Vakili – “Anybody Knows”
In a Blues Rock Review exclusive premiere, watch the performance video for “Anybody Knows,” the new single from Lily Vakili, ahead of its official release on March 20. Recorded live with her touring band and collaborator, Grammy Award-winning, Emmy-nominated producer/engineer Reed Turchi at Second Take Sound in New York City, the performance captures the raw, unfiltered energy that defines Vakili’s sound. The track will also appear on her upcoming Live Wire EP, set for release May 8.
“Anybody Knows” captures the yearning of waiting for a lover to return. “The room is empty when they’re gone, complete when they return,” says Vakili. “I wanted to write about this kind of small, interior moment (waiting for a lover to come home) and have it occupy an entire song.” The slow-burning arrangement mirrors that emotional tension, with each instrument playing a distinct role in building the atmosphere. “Performing the song live is delicious – the slow, driving beat and build up are fun to play with when the band is all in – and they sure were in this studio performance. We had a good time,” Vakili adds.
The forthcoming Live Wire EP is an intimate six-song collection that showcases Vakili’s dynamic live sound. Featuring Eric Burns on guitar, Joseph Yount on drums, and Drew Hart on bass, the EP was recorded shortly after touring together, allowing the group’s chemistry to shine through. Vakili once again teamed up with Reed Turchi to produce the project at Second Take Sound, aiming to capture the authenticity of a true live performance.
“What makes my music most compelling is when I perform it live with a band,” says Vakili. “This is the message audiences have been telling me for a long time, so I decided to try to capture that sound in an in-studio session recorded the way jazz and vocalist performances used to be made, with everyone in one room with no headphones, no click track – just like we would on stage. It either works or it doesn’t, but when it does, it’s electric and authentic.”
Watch the exclusive premiere of Lily Vakili’s “Anybody Knows” below.
“Anybody Knows” pre-save HERE
Live Wire EP out May 8 pre-save HERE)
Tour Dates – East Coast Full Band Shows:
Wednesday, May 6 in New York, NY at Francis Kite Club (EP Release Show)
Wednesday, May 13 in Atlanta, GA at Smith’s Atlanta Room
Thursday, May 14 in Charleston, SC at Tin Roof
Saturday, May 16 in Charlotte, NC at Starlight on 22
Tuesday, May 19 in Washington, DC at Pie Shop DC
Wednesday, May 20 in Philadelphia, PA @ Nikki Lopez
Tour Dates – West Coast Duo Shows (With Guitarist Eric Burns):
Wednesday, June 10 in Phoenix, AZ at Thunderbird Lounge
Friday, June 12 in Los Angeles, CA at Kulak’s Woodshed
Sunday, June 14 in San Francisco at Lost Church
Tuesday, June 16 in Portland, OR at White Eagle Saloon
Wednesday, June 17 in Seattle, WA at Fremont Abbey