Free Download: Alberta Cross, “Magnolia”

The waiting is over. Take a listen to “Magnolia” from gritty roots rock band Alberta Cross. The melodic track kicks off their sophomore album, Songs of Patience, which was recorded in Woodstock, New York City and L.A., and comes out July 17th on ATO Records.

“’Magnolia’ is my psychedelic take on one night out of many in a row in New York City, Alberta Cross’ lead singer and guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee tells American Songwriter. “NYC can really drag you into a ‘Groundhog Day, but during the night’ vibe.”

“It was written in a very open tuning and the groove reminds me of a northern soul track. It was also written in Los Angeles, California, and I think you can hear that in the song. It has many colors…”