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How The Castellows’ ‘Girl That Boy’ Got Country Fans Flipping Out With Its Late-Song Flip
This week's Makin' Tracks highlights the writing and recording behind The Castellows' "Girl That Boy."
A month ago, when holiday shoppers were scrolling through websites for gifts and rockin’ around the Christmas tree, it was easy to miss the quiet release of a three-song EP by the developing sister trio The Castellows. Marvel and The Highwomen’s Natalie Hemby (“Bluebird,” “Pontoon”) started building the mystery with all three of The Castellows – 20-something sisters Ellie, Lily and Powell Balkcom – on Nov. 29, 2023, in Nashville. To match it, the center of the chorus melody landed about six notes higher than the verses, providing a lift, though it concentrated on the related key of B-minor, emphasizing the mystery sonically.
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