Every Wednesday, the ugly hug shares a playlist personally curated by an artist/band that we have been enjoying. This week we have a collection of songs put together by New Orleans-based artist Adam Richard.

With a handful of albums buried in the soil; to grow, to bloom, to die and to cycle over time, these stories stroll with a caution, careful not to step on the crumbling cracks of the sidewalk that have eroded over time. Not out of any superstition of breaking a back, but of the precedence it sets for an empathetic heart. Adam’s voice is haunting, yet undoubtedly sincere, bringing a perseverance to these corroded love songs and tall tales of remorse and pity that he performs so well. But even in these weighted moments, where Adam’s acoustic guitar begins to rust over and his stories have searched for their peace, the sonic shadows that once covered these tracks begin to chip away like old paint, as feelings of loss and longing become intertwined by faith and love; a comfort in the damage as we finally get to see what’s been underneath this whole time. 

About the playlist, Adam shares;

Hugging big and ugly. Light-birds over the trees, flying through my window. Music beyond elusive language, sounds that feel true. This playlist is full of songs that feel delicate at the heart of things to me. Grateful to ugly hug, music is people.

You can listen to Adam’s playlist HERE!

You can listen to Adam’s music anywhere you find your music.

Written by Shea Roney | Featured Photo Courtesy of Adam Richard