Greg Freeman

Greg Freeman is an American alt-country musician from Burlington, Vermont. Their debut album, I Looked Out, came out in 2022, and its songwriting is built on narrative: one song follows a 1920s ocean liner's decline, while others turn to the songwriter's own personal doubts. Tracks such as "Tower", "Souvenir Heart" and "Palms" give a sense of the record's range, from a driving, urgent guitar sound to a closing number with a singalong quality.

The album was made with a seven-piece band, and the arrangements use pedal steel, horns, unsettling strings and tape warble. The voice sits at the centre of the mix, and the production keeps the songs moving with a sense of urgency. The lyrics draw on biblical floods, apocalyptic imagery and Floridian characters, set against a wintry, Vermont-inflected mood.

Mono - Kings Court is a Glasgow venue that hosts concerts and shows. The evening is a concert by Greg Freeman, and the record gives a clear picture of what the music is built on: detailed storytelling, careful arrangements and a strong vocal presence.