In a world with over-produced, algorithm-friendly slop, Charlie Uffelman comes through like a breath of fresh, Vermont-cabin air. We’re here to talk about “All The Same,” a standout cut from his sophomore album, ‘All The Light We Dim,’ and let us tell you, this isn’t another folk ditty.
First, you need to know the pedigree. Uffelman is no rookie. He cut his teeth as a founding member of the indie rock outfit Armanodillo, and that experience shows every second of this track. You can hear it in the song’s construction—this isn’t some aimless acoustic strum; it’s a focused, driving piece of alt-country-tinged rock. The man knows how to write a song that sticks with you, a skill that’s becoming rarer than a quiet night in New York City.
“All The Same” is the second track on an album born from real, tangible anxiety. Uffelman has been upfront that this record was fuelled by election pandemonium and the terrifying cliff-edge of graduating college, staring into the abyss of “what’s next?” This track is a meditation from the eye of that storm. It’s that moment of clarity amidst the noise, a stubborn refusal to let the world’s madness dim your inner light. He’s searching for what he wants for himself, his loved ones, and his fellow citizens, and that genuine quest for meaning gives the song a weight that’s impossible to ignore.
This album was recorded on weekends in a cabin in Sharon, Vermont, with his former bandmate and best friend, Gabe Bango. That’s the stuff of legend. It’s friends holed up, watching the seasons turn from bitter winter to blooming spring, and channelling that transformation into music. Bango’s role as collaborator in this rustic setting is crucial—this is the sound of trust and shared vision, not a producer clicking a mouse.
“All The Same” is for anyone trying to find their path when the map has been torn up. Charlie Uffelman is building a lifeline. Grab hold.