Kiefer Luttrell Puts The Past In The Rearview On New Single 'Off Somewhere Else'
Nashville Americana Songwriter Kiefer Luttrell Puts The Past In The Rearview On New Single 'Off Somewhere Else'
NASHVILLE, TN– Authenticity and soul in modern music is a trait that can be harder and harder to come by these days. In a society dominated by artists who strive to be TikTok famous or attempt to follow music trends, some folks are out there just trying to put out quality songs from the heart.
Enter Iola, Kansas-bred Americana singer-songwriter Kiefer Luttrell, who today put out his latest single, “Off Somewhere Else.”
With his signature soothing vocals and mellow down-tempo Americana groove, Luttrell reflects on the trials and tribulations of days gone by, delivering a final offering in song to a past he can’t change. He offers a poignant and personal reflection, yet the message still has the power to resonate with listeners far and wide.
“Got a few of them cracks in the rear view / Got some paint stains on my boots / But there ain't no point in blaming you / And there ain't no point in looking back,” he sings with finality. The bridge shows Luttrell’s versatility with a semi-psychedelic synth and electric guitar breakdown, with the latter coming back towards the end to drive out the rest of the song.
Luttrell has independently released two albums, These Great Plains (2022) and Sidewalk of the Universe (2023), both of which showcase his unique blend of country, soul, rock, and folk. His latest multi-song release, 2024's Tall Tales and Dead End Roads, is an acoustic-driven EP that leans more into a country-western sound, tackling themes of love, purpose, and identity. "Spanish Streets" was his first single of 2025, which came out in February.
The new singles were recorded at Welcome to 1979 studios in Nashville, and produced by Jeremy Bernstein, to whom the two had worked together on his previous EP. He's currently writing his third album, and plans to go back to the studio later this year.
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ABOUT KIEFER LUTTRELL:
Raised in rural Iola, Kansas, Luttrell's post-high school years were spent working in factories and assisting his grandfather with carpentry projects. These formative experiences not only instilled in him a strong work ethic, but also a profound connection to the working-class life that deeply influences his music. At 18, his grandfather gifted him his first guitar, and it effectively changed his life. “One of my big regrets is never genuinely thanking him for that before he died. In a lot of ways, that small gesture saved my life,” he says.
In 2019, Luttrell would take his guitar to Nashville like many dreamers do to pursue what lived deep inside his soul – songwriting. And for him, he wasn’t trying to conform to cookie-cutter bro-country molds spewing out beaten-to-death song tropes of whiskey, trucks, and dirt roads. “[I just want to] create meaningful art until I have nothing else to say.”
Luttrell’s music resonates with listeners through its genre-blending sound and authentic storytelling, establishing him as a distinctive voice in the Americana scene. His songs provide a poignant glimpse into his life and broader human experiences. His modest, salt of the earth background creates an endearing quality within his music that speaks to the every day blue collar American. He strives to follow in the footsteps of his songwriting idols such as Guy Clark, Sturgill Simpson, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and others.
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