# EVIDENCE OF A STRUGGLE Debut’s “Do’Oa” From June 9th Eponymous Album

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/evidence-of-a-struggle-debuts-dooa-from-june-9th-eponymous-album/
- Published: 2023-04-07T13:30:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **Chicago-based Evidence of a Struggle previews loaded progressive/post-rock explosion on debut single. Eponymous album is out June 9**

_“‘Combines the coolness of electric jazz, Krautrock-inspired post-rock and atmospheric
art rock, offering a gripping and upbeat, yet refined, sound and thoughtful arrangement
with sonic prowess”_ ~** [Amplify Music Magazine](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=http%3a%2f%2fbit.ly%2f40GTbXc&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-34bb7b0dabfa5bf19c265508a270b9268bea897d)**
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Chicago-based collective [**Evidence of a Struggle**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fEvidence0fAStruggle&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-e1368aa3e91df4902f66df8101ac5640fbf7035c)****
presents their debut single [**‘Do’Oa’**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fyoutu.be%2fFev1JsVTEqw&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-d309038b91d289138831653d6fa145e7a552c4e9),
a wonderful fusion of sounds that recall the works of **Tortoise** and 4AD artist**
Dif Juz **all at once. This spring of creativity offers the first taste of the forthcoming
[**eponymous album**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fevidenceofastruggle.bandcamp.com%2falbum%2fevidence%2dof%2da%2dstruggle%2d2&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-e0722ea5514e2450cc3873be51b059287d84ddfb),
scheduled for release on June 9.

Cinematic, moody and invigorating, this initial sonic sculpture offers a beautiful
introduction to the album that follows. The [**accompanying video**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fyoutu.be%2fFev1JsVTEqw&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-d309038b91d289138831653d6fa145e7a552c4e9)
was created by Chicago-based artist [**John Airo**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fjohnairo.com%2findex.html&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-c9fea3cd9b08e2f6c28eba8fff0f2b7733a91034),
who has been creating videos and album covers for this project, using the music 
to guide him in this process.

Surrounding the musings of multi-instrumentalist **William P C Simmons V a.k.a. **
[**Rev. Billy Simmons**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2ftherevbilly&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-314bef8cbc5289685bbed5ede2ee34ec079f0066),
Evidence of a Struggle is an evolving group of artists and musicians whose sonic
creations may lead you to the center of the darkness or just might unfurl the universe
before you with lush, cinematic, beautiful, and sometimes chaotic compositions.

Evidence of a Struggle began in 2020 during lockdowns. This ambitious offering, 
comprised of 13 songs, sees Rev. Billy play every instrument – guitar, drums, piano,
synth and violin – recorded and engineered from his home studio, **The Glue Factory**.
When Covid restrictions were lifted, he began working with [**Sanford Parker**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sanfordparker.com&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-005f6428ef27157c967550b07eac55579611fa78)**(
Voivod, Russian Circles, Yob, Eyehategod, Wovenhand, Darkthrone, Youth Code, Pelican)**,
who helped produce and record the final versions of the songs for this record, as
well as mastering.

Evidence of a Struggle - Do'Oa

[⌊Evidence of a Struggle - Do'Oa⌉⌊Evidence of a Struggle - Do'Oa⌉
Watch
this video on YouTube

Shaped by a wealth of records handed down from his older sisters and their boyfriends,
coupled with a childhood of playing piano and clarinet until his first guitar acquisition
at 16, Rev. Billy was quick to start playing with touring bands. After honing his
craft and gaining invaluable experience, he elected to study music performance and
guitar at Wichita State University, coupled with two and three-dimensional arts 
and silversmithing.

![Evidence of a Struggle](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/ey2FpluFXDGePEhElS9Z8qPJgp7B0Dkx0xaIWxbOhmc%
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Noticed for his unique style and songcrafting, various musicians and labels began
to notice Rev. Billy’s talent, and he ultimately had to choose between university
and music. Beginning with RCA recording artist **Ké**, Simmons also wrote songs 
and played guitar for other artists on major record labels like **RCA, Touch and
Go**, **BMG **and **Universal**.

In 2023, [**Matt Walker **](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.instagram.com%2fmwbattery%2f%3fhl%3den&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-b454f539977b3c6888cc3c7161fa793b0fd99d02)**(
of 1000faces, [Smashing Pumpkins](https://www.nyrdcast.com/tag/smashing-pumpkins/),
Morrissey, Garbage, Filter)** became involved in this project, playing drums and
helping with production with Matt’s brother** [Solomon Walker](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.instagram.com%2fthemistersolomon%2f%3fhl%3den&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-bc7183fbc7310146a5e9c1e41aadf3c69ef3b0a0)(
Morrissey, Bryan Adams, Eastern Shadows, Year of the Rabbit) **and [**Alan Berliant**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.allmusic.com%2fartist%2falan%2dberliant%2dmn0001328066%2fcredits&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-42abd407d5c7f6c00d6a1f2fe031cbc862e8e88f)**(
Chris Connelly, Mavis Staples, Saint Asonia)** also contributing bass.

Apart from music, Rev. Billy also owns a salon called [**Rev. Billy’s Chop Shop**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2frevbillyschopshop.com&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-0700b63d79e7c5ee57b880f9e140990b6acfdbed),
known for its high-quality haircuts, friendly, welcoming atmosphere and inclusive,
creative space, which hosts a new artists’ work bimonthly and was declared by Chicago
Reader to be the city’s best gallery in 2019. A staple in the Chicago community,
Rev. Billy’s Chop Shop is as strong a passion for him as his music.

As of April 5, the ‘Do’Oa’ single will be available from [**Bandcamp**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fevidenceofastruggle.bandcamp.com%2falbum%2fevidence%2dof%2da%2dstruggle%2d2&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-e0722ea5514e2450cc3873be51b059287d84ddfb),
where the full ‘Evidence of a Struggle’ album (out June 9) can already be pre-ordered.
An [**Album Listening Party**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fevents%2f1601135597054251%2f%3fref%3dnewsfeed&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-cd99656c6dff0f1ad270713660345b7cbf396811)
will take place on April 15 at [**Rev. Billy’s Chop Shop**](https://ddec1-0-en-ctp.trendmicro.com/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.facebook.com%2fRevBillysChopShop&umid=edfd19ab-8572-4efe-bd4b-00e48052c6f6&auth=65a620fa4b6e2edf0405a6ed61dc7465231096cd-e3ed8af5478307a4b27467f52cea064fb26a6b04)
with gallery show featuring John Airo – a seeing and hearing experience, art from
John Airo and its collaborative relationship withEvidence of a Struggle’s music.
Show starts are 6:30, video reveal starts at 8pm.

![Evidence of a Struggle album art](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/pPw80gCFBlv9ogBhhIlnYk6t2bDOoQqes47OmxoHcug%
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**Evidence of a Struggle album art**

**CREDITS**
All music written by William P C Simmons V (aka Rev. Billy)Performed
by William P C Simmons V (aka Rev. Billy)Produced by Sanford ParkerLoveless Publishing
ASCAPVideo by John AiroISRC code TCAGW2373736

**TRACK LIST**
1.  Sal-E2.  Do’Oa  3.  Alans Song4.  Seize5.  The Build6.  Bisquee7.
Casting8.  Twins9.  The First Fight10. Bassakards11. W.O.F.U.F12. Tensioned13. Keep
It

**FOR FANS OF:** 
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Yo La Tengo, Swans, Maybeshewill, God is an Astronaut

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