Shot Of Blue
BY Tom DiCillo
SHOT OF BLUE is the new album by Tom DiCillo. Written and recorded over 6 years, it tangles with Love; that great mystery that can lift you to the stars or drop you to your knees.
SHOT OF BLUE is the new album by Tom DiCillo. Written and recorded over 6 years, it tangles with Love; in all its agony, ecstasy and the many things in between.
The 12 original songs were written and performed by Tom DiCillo. The sound continues his unique blend of hip-hop beats and bass; American surf guitar; Ennio Morricone’s electronic, cinematic vibe, with nods to classic singers like Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, and Elvis.
Guest artists include guitarist Dean Parks (Steely Dan, Joe Cocker), accordionist James Fearnley (The Pogues, The Walker Roaders,) and Paul Cartright (Mary J. Blige, Silversun Pickups) on electric cello. Krista Gall and Sydney Royah provide backup vocals.
The album, SHOT OF BLUE, will be released November 1, 2024 on all major streaming platforms.
The Single
The first single from the album is “Shot of Blue.” The song works a punchy soul groove as it follows one man's yearning for a change in his life; even if just a momentary flash of sun.
The single is available on all major streaming platforms.
"A killer track. It's got a cool sonic ripple that rolls through it like a current and you can't help but be hooked. It's like a protest song and a rockabilly hymnal all at once. "
-ALEX GREEN, Stereo Embers Magazine
The Video
The video for the single, “Shot of Blue,” was written and directed by Tom DiCillo. It features a
cameo performance by the singer/songwriter Sparrow.
