John Hollier & The Reverie

John Hollier has been experiencing a handful of full-circle moments lately. Originally from Louisiana, the rising singer-songwriter has been relentlessly chasing down not only his unique sound — this searing fusion of rock, soul and alt-country — but also himself in the process. The result is his latest album, Rainmaker, a record showcasing Hollier’s live wire talent and artistic purpose. “The live show is where I feel we’ve been able to really latch on to an identity. I don’t feel like the previous record captured that identity,” Hollier says candidly. “In terms of standing out, I think the show quickly outpaced that album. This new record is a true representation of the past two years. ”When it comes to great stage acts, one of the most difficult things to do is take that you-had-to-be-there energy of one’s live performance and translate that into the studio setting. And yet, this is where the essence of Rainmaker lies — this launching point for what Hollier and his band, The Rêverie, envision.“[Onstage], there is pure chemistry, energy, and some magic,” Hollier says. “I’ve put so much weight on the songwriting and the recording process, where I didn’t give enough credit for how effortless [our sound] can come across at our live show. It’s special. ”Instead of hiring session musicians, Hollier took his touring band into the studio and let the tapes roll — the radiating emotion and sonic tones cultivated due to a true comfortability and connectivity between one another.