Raina Wallace, who you may also know as the bassist for The Lowdown Drifters, has shown with her previous solo releases, No More Sympathy and Julianne, that she has quite the knack for interesting and engaging songwriting, as well as a great voice to go with it. On May 30th, Wallace dropped her new single, It’s Different This Time, and this may be her best work so far.
This track is a fantastic example of modern songwriting in the certain style that Wallace goes for – sharp and apologetic with the perfect amount of indifference sprinkled in. Packed with attitude and simmering anger, it captures the kind of emotional tug-of-war that many listeners know all too well. There’s a shrug of “oh well” in the delivery that makes the lyrics feel both personal and universal – an anthem for anyone who’s been burned and bounced back and forth.
Musically, it stays rooted in traditional country and western territory, with twangy guitar licks, steady percussion, and rich instrumentation that’s both timeless and full of character. Wallace’s voice is the glue that brings it all together – raw, expressive and effortlessly in sync with the soundscape. There’s natural chemistry between the vocals and the instrumentation that elevates the song’s emotional pull.
In the end, It’s Different This Time strikes a perfect balance between classic country charm and modern emotional edge. It’s bold, relatable, and undeniably memorable – a song that doesn’t just play in your ears but settles in your gut. Go make sure to listen to Raina Wallace’s It’s Different This Time now!