Ben Chapman Readies New LP ‘Feet On Fire’ For May Release
Ben Chapman will release his new album Feet On Fire on May 22 via Soundly Music.
The project explores abandoning old patterns, making room for new beginnings, and searching for stability in an ever-changing world through Chapman’s new perspective, gained after his marriage to fellow singer-songwriter and frequent collaborator, Meg McRee, and the birth of their first child last year.
Chapman previewed the project with the title track, out now, which chronicles the life of a musician on the road.
“This song hits you in the mouth from the first note,” shares Chapman of the new track. “It’s a sonic adventure that reflects my growth as an artist and musician. It started out as a song about always being on the road and not feeling like yourself while sitting still, but as it took shape it gained a deeper meaning. It’s difficult to keep your feet planted in the moment sometimes in a world that places value on whatever comes next.”
His second collaboration with songwriter and producer Anderson East, Chapman co-wrote all 12 tracks alongside McRee, Pat McLaughlin, Aaron Raitiere and more.
“I grew up on the Grateful Dead and Dark Side of the Moon, so I wanted to pour some of that inspiration into these tracks,” shares Chapman. “This record asks you to let your hair down. It takes some fun sonic risks. It’s cohesive but it’s all over the place, too, in the best way possible.”
Along with his own music, Chapman has collaborated with artists including Muscadine Bloodline, Hayes Carll, Adam Chaffins, Brit Taylor and more. As a songwriter, he has earned cuts with Brent Cobb, Shelby Lynne, Flatland Cavalry and Marcus King, among others.
Feet On Fire Track List:
1. “Everything’s Different” (Ben Chapman, Bryan Simpson, Meg McRee)
2. “Out In The Country” (Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, Pat McLaughlin)
3. “All Day” (Ben Chapman, Aaron Raitiere)
4. “Baby Blue” (Meg McRee, Ben Chapman)
5. “Takes A Dreamer” (Ben Chapman, Anderson East, Bryan Simpson)
6. “Feet On Fire” (Ben Chapman, Anderson East, Bryan Simpson)
7. “You Say Jump” (Ben Chapman, Anderson East)
8. “So Long” (Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, Andrew Petroff)
9. “Lucy” (Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, Jay Knowles)
10. “Missing You” (Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, Anderson East)
11. “Don’t Give It All Away” (Ben Chapman, Bryan Simpson, Anderson East)
12. “Sweetheart (Ain’t It Hard)” (AJ Babcock, Ben Chapman)
