Dylan Marlowe 'Dirt Road When I Die' EP Review

There are plenty of rising talents in Nashville today, and Dylan Marlowe is certainly one to watch. Not only did the Georgia native release his new EP titled Dirt When I Die today, but he will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on July 9th.

Marlowe is a singer-songwriter with a proven track record. He happened to serve as one of the co-writers on Jon Pardi's number one song "Last Night Lonely." Since moving to Nashville just before the pandemic, Marlowe has gained traction through touring and social media. His songs "All About It," "I'll Keep The Country," and "Why'd We Break Up Again" drew large streaming numbers. After signing a record deal with Sony Music Nashville at the beginning of this year, he released"Record High" which showcased his authentic writing style unlike ever before. Now with his new EP and a spot on HARDY's fall tour, Marlowe might be one of the more talked-about names in Music City.

The first new entry fans are introduced to on the project is "What I Know Now." The soaring melody and tempo take listeners on Marlowe's introspective journey. Everyone can relate to looking back on past decisions and mistakes. Hindsight is always 20/20. He sings, "Wish I could just go back and listen to myself / I wouldn’t be missing her bad, putting myself through hell." This track has all the makings of a down-home country song, and Marlowe's voice sounds as smooth as ever.

"You See Mine" is the kind of song that belongs on country radio. He croons from the perspective of hoping his former flame sees him instead of the new guy she is with. It's relatable and strings together some of his most natural lyrics. "When you roll around this town / Shotgun in his Chevy / And you got the windows down / ‘cause that sunset’s so pretty, yeah / Right when you think nothing in the world could wreck your night / You’re riding 'round in his truck and you see mine." The title track is equally ear-catching. "Dirt Road When I Die" exudes Marlowe's country roots in the most obvious of ways.

Probably the biggest takeaway from this EP is that Marlowe will always be the boy from small-town Georgia. His desire to remain true to himself can be felt in every tune, but especially the final track "Grew Up Country." He exclaims,"I wouldn’t have it any other way, thank God I was born and raised / Down there where the street ends and the creek bends / Weekends, we’d spend our money on / Cold beers from the county store, a couple inches on a 4x4 / Lord knows there’s a lot of ways that we coulda came up, buddy / But I’m glad we grew up country." Through his charm and ability to write a good hook, this project will surely open him up to a wider audience.

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