American songwriter Paul Dally is back with “Revelator,” his first single of the year through R&R and a powerful follow up to his 2024 EP ‘Moonlit Breakers’ which featured R&R labelmate Dijon. Dally has earned serious respect from the indie scene, with both Dijon and Mk.gee handpicking him to open their LA shows after being captivated by his sound. The track opens with the full weight of Dally’s commanding voice before blossoming outward with runaway harmonica flourishes, deep bass rumbles, inviting claps and layers of vocals building into something truly transcendent.
The release comes paired with a gorgeous live visual directed by Danica Arias Kleinknecht, the acclaimed filmmaker behind work for Mk.gee and Dijon. “Revelator (Live)” strips everything back to reveal the song’s pure heart, featuring Dally with just an acoustic guitar and friends as they ride the melody through golden hour until the last light fades. This is songwriting at its most honest and affecting, proof that Dally knows exactly how to bottle magic and share it with the world.