I wasn’t expecting to get pulled in the way I did with Rob Cunningham’s I Can Tell. It snuck up on me in the best way. You start listening and suddenly you’re halfway through the second track, wondering how the time flew by so quickly. There’s something really honest in the way he writes—like he’s just sitting across from you with a guitar, talking about life, the kind of talk you only get into late at night when no one’s pretending to be tough.
The opening song, “I Can Tell,” is warm in a quiet kind of way. It’s not trying to impress anyone, it’s more like someone waking up to the idea that they deserve better, and saying it out loud for the first time. There’s a calm confidence to it, like someone who’s been through a few storms and finally gets that they’re still standing.
Then you get “Tonight I’m Drinking” and it totally shifts gears—but not in a jarring way. It’s lighthearted, playful even, but still grounded in real life. It’s not the wild bar scene kind of drinking song. It’s more about winding down with a few friends and shaking off a long week. It feels lived-in. “Stories” stopped me in my tracks. It’s one of those songs that brings a lump to your throat before you even know why. It’s about family, memory, and the way we carry people with us. And the delivery isn’t overly polished—there’s a rawness that makes it land harder.
By the time “All This Time” and “How I Make It Through” came around, I realized this EP isn’t trying to impress you. It’s inviting you in. It’s like flipping through someone’s notebook and finding pages that feel weirdly familiar. These songs aren’t dressed up in glitter—they’re steady, thoughtful, and hit you right in the gut if you let them. “Every Night” wraps the whole thing up with this really tender moment. It’s a reminder to say the things you usually forget to say. Not because something big happened, but because the little things matter too.
Rob’s voice isn’t flashy, but it’s real. And the players he brought in add a lot without crowding anything out. The whole thing breathes.
Seriously, if you’re into music that’s honest and doesn’t feel manufactured, give this one a spin. And if you vibe with it, go follow Rob Cunningham on Spotify and social media—he’s definitely someone worth keeping up with.
