Hard Way To Live + You Bring Me Joy

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Pratt & Moody return with a new 7inch single on Timmion Records, offering “Hard Way To Live” and “You Bring Me Joy”, two deep soul tracks that confirm their place among the true pioneers of the sweet & beat soul revival. Written and recorded with Timmion’s house band, Cold Diamond & Mink, this single continues a lineage that has always blurred the lines between contemporary songwriting and timeless soul aesthetics. The A-side, “Hard Way To Live”, confirms Pratt & Moody’s talent for the beat ballad. Built on a warm, funky foundation, the song combines emotional power and melody, its chorus opening with soul-pop sonorities. The lyrics address life’s scars and the difficulty, sometimes silent, of freeing oneself from the pain they cause—that feeling of still running even after exhausting all one’s resources. On the B-side, “You Bring Me Joy”, unfolds like a slow-burn David Lynch scene, with its dramatic intensity. The track opens with a soul melody evoking film soundtracks, before exploding into a chorus inspired by the Staple Singers of the Stax era. The tremolo-saturated guitar lines recall classic dark surf music, while Emilia Sisco’s gospel backing vocals evoke Mavis Staples, propelling the track toward full emotional expression. Together, these two tracks offer a striking preview of Pratt & Moody’s upcoming album: a deeper exploration of soul storytelling, their proven mastery of lowrider soul, and a modern clarity, coming soon on Timmion Records.