Apple Juice
Chloe Hoecker
We're all a little immature sometimes, but some of us a little more than others when we're drinking...
It's finally here! My debut EP "Missouri's Country Sweetheart" is all yours! Though these songs were written at a very different stage of my life, and they're so emotionally diverse from one another, they're also all very "me". And so, this EP is semi-self-titled. I am Chloe Hoecker. I am Missouri's Country Sweetheart.
We're all a little immature sometimes, but some of us a little more than others when we're drinking...
Chloe's first outside cut as an artist, "Treat Me Like Dirt" may not be what you think it's about just based on the title. A sorrowful and longing emotion in her voice, paired with cleverly written lyrics and a bittersweet fiddle, make for an unforgettable release based on a niche country-couple's dynamic.
Written at a time when she felt most lonely, "Born to Love" was created out of two realizations that Chloe had to make: the first being that we, as humans, aren't meant to be alone. And the second? It's probably a good idea to let yourself be alone for awhile if that means not lowering your standards. Again. With a longing cry for connection, every word in "Born to Love" will speak to anyone who's ever had to force themselves to hold out for a relationship that loved them back, no matter how lonely it got.
Chloe's most anticipated release to date, "Missouri River Run" is a fun and undeniably country ode to her Missouri Roots and the land she grew up in. While others can't wait to leave their home towns, she offers a more appreciative perspective on the Midwest. Singing about all the landmarks, cities, and sights you might see along the Missouri River, you're sure to have learned some geography and mid-western culture by the end of the tune.
"Grow Up," Chloe's first completed piece of work ever, encapsulates the feelings surrounding all of those big decisions we have to make as we grow older. Written from Chloe's perspective, she had to weigh out whether or not she wanted to chase this dream she's had within her from a young age, or settle for a so-called "normal life" of staying close to home, going to college, etc. She realized that there are so many people who struggle to make that same decision at some point in their lives. Growing up is hard. Chasing your dreams is hard. Choosing between two things you love is hard. And having to decide all of those things at a young age is the hardest. If nothing else, Chloe is releasing this song for her younger self.
“Drive Away” takes a deep dive into the mind of someone who is in the midst of a failing relationship, presumably one-sided. Chloe pin-points the exact moment she realized it was time to cut ties with a person that was no longer making her a better version of herself, but gosh dang, if that isn't a hard thing to do when you think you love somebody. It’s a whole lot easier to wait around in hopes that the other party walks away first… and that’s exactly what she did. For a little while at least.
Listeners are left with insight about the teeter-totter of emotions running through Chloe’s head when the chorus hits, flashbacks to better times during the bridge, and with standout lyric “I’d smile as I watched you drive away,” they can begin to understand just how much easier that perfectly-painted scene might be to endure as opposed to breaking off the relationship herself.
“Bless Your Heart,” a more lively follow-up to Chloe’s first releases, shows a different take on a classic southern cliche. Instead of singing about revenge on an ex-lover, Chloe describes how “nice girls” handle a breakup: by saying goodbye as politely as possible, and leaving the revenge for the next person to deal with. The passive-aggressive, tongue-in-cheek lyrics paired with bluegrass undertones, high spirited fiddle, and a 90’s country feel make for a fun and catchy second release by Chloe.
Chloe's first release to streaming platforms consists of a two-song track list, which includes one original song and one cover song. Her first original, "dancing by myself" showcases Chloe's love for the classic country sound; steel guitars and fiddle included. This waltz portrays her feelings on the balancing act that artists must often perform between their demanding work and their personal relationships, ultimately deciding by the end of this tune that she's not willing to bet her future on a man and give up her dream.
Chloe's cover of "desperado," a classic by the Eagles that we all know and love, takes a sad song and makes it even more melancholy. Without the classic build up to the chorus of voices we're used to, she decides to keep this recording mostly acoustic. One thing she felt was missing in all other covers of her favorite song? Fiddle. The result: the classic "acoustic country treatment" applied beautifully to an always iconic song.