Blind Uncle Harry Drops Bold New Single
I’ll Never Be White Like You delivers sharp commentary with a driving folk groove
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Blind Uncle Harry is the musical persona of Bloomington, Indiana’s Chris “Harry” Doran, a songwriter and performer whose work straddles the line between protest anthem and front-porch jam. Drawing from the raw roots of Appalachian folk and the irreverent spirit of outsider rock, his music delivers sharp observations with a disarming sense of humour and humanity. What begins as a foot-stomping sing-along often reveals deeper layers of social critique, personal reflection, and communal release.
Inspired in part by his great uncle, a blind fiddler whose legacy runs like a current through his storytelling, Doran has cultivated a sound that resists easy categorisation. It’s folk, but not precious; political, but never preachy; strange, sincere, and undeniably his own. His recordings, often lo-fi and defiantly unpolished, are matched by live shows that feel less like performances and more like gatherings, spontaneous, messy, and full of life.
Blind Uncle Harry has carved out a following well beyond the Midwest, with tracks charting on folk radio stations across the U.S. and resonating with fans in Europe and Australia. Whether calling out modern absurdities or celebrating everyday resilience, his songs tap into something familiar yet urgent, the sense that music can still mean something, especially when it’s unafraid to speak plainly and sing loudly.
I'll Never Be White Like You by Blind Uncle Harry is out now and available to stream on Bandcamp!
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I'll Never Be White Like You by Blind Uncle Harry is out now and available to stream on Bandcamp! 〰️
FEATURED RELEASE
I'll Never Be White Like You by Blind Uncle Harry is out now and streaming on Bandcamp. Clocking in at just over three and a half minutes and set around 125 bpm, the track opens with a short solo instrumental before settling into a stripped-down but infectious groove.
Despite the absence of percussion, the song’s rhythmic drive comes through in the layered acoustic textures and spirited strumming. Blind Uncle Harry’s lead vocal cuts through with clarity and conviction, backed by warm instrumental contributions from Peter Doyle on guitar and mandolin, and Connor Grimm on upright bass. The track was mastered by Andy Beargie at Echo Park Studio in Bloomington, Indiana, with lyrics penned by Chris “Harry” Doran and melody by M. Stant.
Lyrically, the song blends satire and commentary, offering a glimpse into Blind Uncle Harry’s worldview with humour, edge, and disarming honesty. It’s a folk song that punches well above its weight, bold in title, tight in execution.
By the time the final notes ring out, I'll Never Be White Like You leaves its mark with a chorus that lingers and a message that invites reflection. Follow Blind Uncle Harry on Spotify and social media to stay updated on upcoming releases and performances.
