Greg Copeland has a comfortable yet candid way with words, and his new EP, Empire State, is a welcome addition to his catalog of music. He has a natural ability to conjure up spare, graceful melodies and evocative lyrics that resemble plainspoken poetry. His genuine sentiments and strength of character, together with the intricate nuances of these musical compositions, create a vividly illustrative sound that sheds light on difficult circumstances.

Singer-songwriter Greg Copeland is a Southern California native whose music is rooted in the tradition of songs that tell complicated stories in the fewest possible words. Everything counts in these songs. Not a bad golden rule. Copeland’s comfortable, yet candid, way with words, raw emotion, and strength of character, coupled with the intricate nuances of these musical compositions, allow him to shed light on difficult circumstances.