Ruston Kelly Goes ‘Dirt Emo’ Again

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Ruston Kelly has released his newest project Dirt Emo, Vol. 2 via Rounder Records today (March 14). The EP features five Kelly covers of well known hits, including American Hi-Fi’s “Flavor of the Weak.”

“‘Flavor of the Weak’ may be the quintessence of my belief that pop punk/emo songs are just new age/angsty folk tunes,” shares Kelly. “So ping pongy in its catchiness, and so simple melodically and thematically. Like something that could easily be passed on by campfire, or like walking in Kenwood Mall with your friends after school. I used to listen to this song when I had a crush on a girl in high school, and she was dating like the shittiest dudes ever.”

The project also includes the previously released cover of Morgan Wallen’s “Sand In My Boots” and Kelly’s take on Avril Lavigne’s “Complicated,” featuring Annie DiRusso. Also included on Dirt Emo, Vol. 2 are the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Slide” and Yellowcard’s “Only One.”

Kelly hosted two sold-out “Dirt Emo Nights” at Nashville’s The Basement East on March 10 and 11 to celebrate the release, featuring special guests Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low), Judah Akers (Judah & the Lion), Tommy Prine, Katie Pruitt and DiRusso.

Dirt Emo, Vol.2 Track List:
1. “Flavor Of The Week” (Stacy Jones)
2. “Sand In My Boots” (Ashley Gorley, Josh Osborne, Michael Hardy)
3. “Complicated” (feat. Annie DiRusso) (Avril Lavigne, Graham Edwards, Lauren Christy, Scott Spock)
4. “Only One” (Benjamin Eric Harper, Longineu Warren Parsons III, Peter Michael Mosely, Sean Michael Wellman-Mackin, William Ryan Key)
5. “Slide” (John Rzeznik)

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