Negative Gain Artist Compilation

Obey The Noise V6

Negative Gain, 2023

8/10

Listen to Obey The Noise V6

A compilation that showcases artists from the long running label Negative Gain, we’re treated to 13 tracks that show off the industrial, EBM, darkwave, coldwave, post punk, synthwave, popnoise, darkpop and goth flavored selections.

Aeon Rings’ “Body 2 Body” starts the listen with a glitchy, soulful display of creative electro-pop that touches on post-punk, too, and Kevorkian Death Cycle’s “Man Made” continues the mood with plenty of ambience via the thumping, dance-floor ready rock.

“One Missed Call”, by ESA, lands in the middle and uses soundbites with a darker appeal of a buzzing and tense demeanor, while Straight Razor’s “Enemy” heads into sci-fi territory thanks to the rumbling and rhythmic demeanor.

Close to the end, grabyourface brings the calmer moments of “rob the bank”, where expressive singing is appreciated, and “I am the Spell”, by Bestial Mouths, exits with a distinct dreaminess that possesses beauty, texture and mystery.

An excellent way to test the waters of Negative Gain, each track present radiates its own unique identity, and the Bestial Mouths finisher alone is worth the price of admission.

Travels well with: Bestial Mouths- R.O.T.T. (inmyskin); Subduxtion- The Black Point

Sands

The World’s So Cruel

Self-Releaesed, 2023

8/10

Listen to The World’s So Cruel

The London resident and multi-instrumentalist Sands (i.e. Andrew Sands), brings plenty of beats, riffs and exploration to the diverse and colorful 12 songs here.

“The Line’s Been Drawn” gets the listen off to a warm start, where cozy guitar and some spacey moments carry a hint of folk-rock through a psyche-rock filter, and “Transmission” follows with shimmering melodies that emit expressive singing and a hint of post-punk ideas.

Deeper into the listen, “Young Man” uses horns strategically amid the New Wave moments of the dreamy album highlight, while “Around The Moon” comes with a swift and dynamic cinematic delivery of intrigue.

Residing near the end, the orchestral strings of “Sing To Me My Dear” adds much grace, and “Horizon” exits with a chamber presence of very pretty and memorable songwriting.

A creative listen that uses synth with much impact, the traces of shoegaze, pop and psychedelia are capable of reminding us of Talk Talk, The Smiths or Echo and the Bunnymen, which no one is going to complain about.

Travels well with: Low-Res- Därför; Tungz- A Good Dream

Endless Forms

The House Of Love

DRRT, 2023

9/10

Listen to The House Of Love

The recording moniker of Justin Allen, as Endless Forms he pens a very layered version of dream-pop that flows across 13 songs that are focused highly on atmosphere.

The mysterious, cinematic qualities of “Into The Swarm” opens the listen with a unique warmness that emits expressive singing, and “Kiss Me, Hit Me” follows with a soothing, dreamy demeanor which segues into the percussive fueled, post-punk nods of the title track.

Further along, “The Anchor And The Wave” comes with waves of beauty that are nearly spiritual in nature, and it transitions into the rhythmic, fuller appeal of the pop gestures that are “I Want It All”, while “Love Without Loss” carries a unique ambience of light versus dark textures.

Close to the end, “I Needed To Find A Fire” swirls with a minimal approach to mood, and “I Needed To Find A Fire” is textured precisely with gorgeous singing and a dance floor ready presence.

A hazy and often intimate affair, Endless Forms embraces indie-rock, alt-rock and modern pop nods, and the cathartic, lush instrumentation really does involve the listener immediately.

Travels well with: La Faute- Blue Girl Nice Day; Low-Res- Därför

Birds Of Play

Birdsongs Of The American West

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to Birdsongs Of The American West

An outfit from Colorado and Wyoming, Birds Of Play blend Americana, folk and bluegrass thanks to Alex Paul, Eric Shedd, Jack Tolan, Anneke Dean and David Brown’s precise and playful interaction.

“Texture” opens the listen with warm picking, where expressive singing and Shedd’s cozy bass makes an immediate impression, and “Aftermath” follows with Dean’s emotive violin complementing the glowing vocal harmonies and meticulous instrumentation.

Halfway through, “Peace” uses Tolan’s upbeat mandolin for the eloquent and poetic album highlight, while “Paradox Of Choice” spolights Brown’s meticulous upright bass that comes with gritty singing and much beauty.

Residing near the end, the detailed guitar playing of “Breathe” emits timeless folk qualities, and “Exhale” exits with an absorbing intimacy that is quite lush thanks to the emotive violin, skilled mandolin and agile guitar playing.

An extremely genuine and eloquent listen, Birds Of Play sounds like the areas in which they reside, where influences such as Wood Brothers, Punch Brothers and Andrew Bird won’t go unnoticed or unappreciated.

Travels well with: Gregg Hill- Bayou St. John; Crowes Pasture- Don’t Blink

Jhett Black

Babel

Rumblestump, 2023

9/10

Listen to Babel

The multi-instrumentalist and blues focused artist Jhett Black brings a distinct vision to these diverse 11 tracks that pays close attention to mood and texture.

“Roll Out” opens the listen and wastes no time making an impression with Black’s expressive baritone and Dusty Skins’ skilled drumming that bridges both gothic and blues nods, and “Mamma Told Me Not To” follows with a thick, rock friendly presence thanks to Luciana Schiavone’s well timed backing vocals and the rugged melodies.

In the middle, the initially intimate “Wayward Son” build into a rhythmic, percussively strong blues climate, while “12 Bar Blues Again” recruits Robbie Coleman on bass and Joe Waters handling harmonica for the sturdy and soaring album highlight.

Near to the end, Deha holds down bass, keys, and percussion for the darker spirited “Devil Ain’t An Only Child”, and “Going Down”, the lone cover, exits with soulful singing and a drum heavy demeanor that does justice to the Freddie King original.

A listen that seems vintage but modern, dirty yet harmonic and is unpredictable from beginning to end, Black pens a very creative and unique version of Americana that uses blues, goth, roots and southern ideas with much intrigue.

Travels well with: William Lee Ellis- Ghost Hymns; Joanna Connor- Best Of Me

The Christopher Dean Band

Need A Friend

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to Need A Friend

The guitarist and vocalist Christopher Dean is joined by Carl Snyder, Dave Hollingsworth, Mike McMillan, Steve Lombardi, Walter Jarrett and Nate Meyers for these 13 straight ahead blues tunes.

“What Have I Done Wrong” starts the listen with Hollingsworth’s thumping drums and McMillan’s spirited guitar for the animated interpretation of the Magic Sam classic, and “Need A Friend” follows with a charming shuffle that benefits from Jarrett’s frisky bass and plenty of grooves populating the Memphis Minnie track.

Deeper into the listen, the soaring guitar and rhythmic “Mattie May” uses Meyers’ harmonica superbly via the Baby Boy Warren selection, while the powerful and slower paced “Call Me If You Need Me” spotlights Snyder’s finger acrobatics on piano that certainly does justice to the Snooks Eaglin anthem.

Approaching the end, the bouncy “Appalachian Women” swings with some country charm thanks to Dean’s meticulous guitar and the animated rhythm section, and “Blue Serenade” exits with a bit of grit populating the Baby Face Turner song that, despite being penned in 1952, sounds very modern today.

All the players present have excellent resumes, and their collective strength makes for a timeless blues adventure that you won’t soon forget.

Travels well with: Shawn Pittman- Make It Right; Albert Castiglia- I Got Love

The Santiago Big Band

Santiago Brooklyn Santiago

Zoho, 2023

8/10

Listen to Santiago Brooklyn Santiago

Marcos Fernández and Arturo O’Farrill bring their pianos to The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and The Santiago Big Band’s diverse skills for these 12 rich tracks.

“Piano Prelude” opens the listen with Fernández and O’Farrill’s firm and rumbling keys setting the tone for the record, and “Cha” follows with the dense trombones and eloquent saxophones complementing the animated percussion.

In the middle, the lively and rhythmic “Bilongo” uses the lush brass strategically, where a solo D flute solo from Ivac Acosta won’t go unnoticed, while “Pitbull Mambo” emits plenty of worldly melodies thanks to cultured drumming and textured horns.

Further along, “Dialogo” spotlights O’Farrill’s trumpet prowess that helps make this dynamic and flowing piece the album’s best, and “El Manicero” exits with Alain Dragoni’s trumpet and Rafi Malkiel’s trombone guiding the timeless Big Band flavor.

A unique assembly of some of the best in the area of Afro Latin Jazz, O’Farrill and Fernández’s keys are superb, and the excellent band and orchestra certainly help instill the diversity that parallels the wide range of identities populating Brooklyn.

Travels well with: Arturo O’Farrill- Virtual Birdland; Negroni’s Trio- Acustico

Baby Fire

A Year Of Grace

Coeur Sur Toi, 2023

8/10

Listen to A Year Of Grace

An outfit born out of the underground rock scene of Brussels, the trio of Baby Fire bring power, rage and poeticism to these memorable, diverse tracks.

“Like Stars” begins the listen and wastes no time making an impression with its dense droning that uses Dominique Van Cappellen-Waldock’s wordless vocals and fuzzy guitar with a distinct dreaminess, and “A Year Of Grace” follows with a more bare approach of mesmerizing guitar alongside the soaring singing.

The last 3 tracks are remixes from 2022’s Grace album, where “Sing In Brightness” is percussively strong and rhythmically exciting thanks to Déhà’s creative skillset, while “Eternal” features Laetitia Shériff’s mysterious nature for the waves of hypnotic, atmospheric song craft that shimmers with a rare beauty. The last track is the fullest, where Déhà’s presence makes “Like William Blake” a thick and moody rock experience of progressive and melodic gestures.

An excellent way to test the waters of Baby Fire, there’s plenty of metal, punk, electro-rock and ambience to be enjoyed here.

Travels well with: Film 2- Sorge; No Metal In This Battle- Disco dans ta cave/Fano

Nathan Mongol Wells

From A Dark Corner

State Fair, 2023

10/10

Listen to From A Dark Corner

The frontman for Otto Turks, this solo debut album from Nathan Mongol Wells explores his calmer approach, where plenty of esteemed help with the cautious, well thought out tracks goes a long way.

“Beulah Land” begins the listen with a darker appeal, where Chad Stockslager’s moody organ and Trey Pendergrass’ thumping drums complement Wells’ dense guitar and ominous singing, and “Juarez” follows with a frisky delivery of country shuffling ideas that welcomes Billy Law’s bouncy bass.

Halfway through, the aching pedal steel from Hank Early adds much intimacy to the poetic album highlight that is “Taken For A Ride”, while “Two Heads” places John Pedigo on lead guitar for the alt-country grit that’s quite melodic, too.

Close to the end, the dense “Road To Hell” is a bar room rocker that’s populated by Wells’ fluid rhythm guitar and Stockslager’s rowdy keys, and “First Day It’s Warm” exits with just Wells’ expressive pipes, guitar and bouzouki for the reflective, stirring tone.

A superb first album of his own, Wells uses folk, blues, punk and country ideas to birth his vulnerable versus animated formula that you can’t not enjoy repeatedly.

Travels well with: Clifffs- Panic Attack; Joey Frendo- Bound For Heartache

Rubim de Toledo

The Drip

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to The Drip

The bass guitarist and composer Rubim de Toledo heads right into his Brazilian heritage with these cultured songs that also embrace Afrobeat, funk and jazz ideas.

The frisky “Out From Under” opens the listen with Felix Tellez’s playful guitar amid Raul Tabera’s animated percussive sounds in the lively climate, and “The Drip” follows with the bright brass and Jamie Cooper’s skilled drums guiding the worldly melodies.

Deeper into the listen, the agile bass lines from de Toledo populates the groove filled demeanor of “Rhythm Chante”, which uses Karimah’s fluid vocals, while “Son del Arroyo” is textured precisely thanks to the plucked bass and Bob Tildesley’s glowing trumpet.

Close to the end, Chris Andrews’ proficient keys add much mood to the lush “Danza para los Difuntos”, and “The Long Way” exits with an intimate and dreamy tone of mesmerizing, reflective songwriting.

An exciting execution of world jazz sounds, de Toledo and company flesh out a listen where each track carries its own unique, inimitable identity.

Travels well with: Bellbird- Root In Tandem; Will Clements- Compass

Robert LaRoche

Forevermore

OMAD, 2023

9/10

Listen to Forevermore

The Massachusetts native, singer-songwriter and guitarist Robert LaRoche made quite an impression with his power-pop band The Sighs, who were most active between 1982-1996, and his solo work is equally memorable, where a heartfelt and hook-filled approach is always front and center.

The warm guitar and fluid rhythm section of the melodic “Steal Your Heart” draws us in quickly thanks to the smooth singing and inviting dreaminess, and “Burn That Kingdom” follows with an intimate appeal via the emotive vocals and soothing acoustic guitar.

The halfway point belongs to the richly textured and cautious “Safer Inside”, while “Temporary Virtue” welcomes elegant strings that complement LaRoche’s expressive singing in the very thoughtful delivery.

Nearing the end, the soaring “Traitorous Heart” carries an anthemic quality amid LaRoche’s catharic pipes, and “End Of Time” exits with a hazy, bare delivery of moody, mysterious song craft.

Joining LaRoche are Tommy Pluta (drums), Tom Borawski (drums), Zonder Kennedy (guitar), David Perales (violin), and Brian Standefer (cello). Together, they illuminate LaRoche’s forthright and vulnerable songwriting that touches on the human experience with the unique angle of being a lifelong musician with a penchant for honesty.

Travels well with: Peter Lewis- Imagination; Arwen Lewis- Under The Stars

Benjamin Boone

Caught In The Rhythm

Origin, 2023

8/10

Listen to Caught In The Rhythm

An artist who is well versed in composing and playing the saxophone, Benjamin Boone brings the work of contemporary poets with spur of the moment jazz ideas across these 13 adventurous tracks.

“Mississippi 1955 Confessional” opens the listen with Hashem Assadullahi’s soaring sax and Peter Brendler’s well timed bass complementing T.R. Hummer’s fluid wordplay in the warm jazz climate, and “Hoodwitches (Redux)” follows with Faylita Hicks’ linguistics alongside Francisco Torres’ lively trombone and McKenna Reeve’s acrobatic drumming.

Further along, Edward Hirsch’s voice and Greg Osby’s animated sax are accented by Kenny Werner’s bright keys via “Art Pepper”, while “Anger Management” spotlights John Bishop’s frisky drums amid Hummer’s vivid storytelling in the squealing jazz delivery.

Nearing the end, the tense “Mercy” is populated by Tyehimba Jess’ powerful and focused spoken word that suits Corcoran Holt’s dense bass and Ari Hoenig’s moody drums, and “You’ll Be Sorry” exits with Hummer’s eloquent demeanor that welcomes Eyal Maoz’s dreamy guitar for the stirring atmosphere.

The long list of musicians and highly articulate narration makes for a varied listen that’s immediately striking and deeply engaging from piece to piece, where Boone’s soprano and alto sax contributes much richness to the poeticism.

Travels well with: Ben Winkelman- Heartbeat; Ted Piltzecker- Vibes On A Breath

Ben Winkelman

Heartbeat

OA2, 2023

8/10

Listen to Heartbeat

The New York City pianist Ben Winkelman was awaiting the birth of his first child during the onset of the pandemic, and this 6th album draws from the ups and down of that time, where Gilad Hekselman, Matt Penman and Obed Calvaire are along for the 9 originals.

“Praise” leads the listen with gospel nods, as Winkelman’s colorful keys and Hekselman’s spirited guitar interact with much warmth, and “Fort Tilden” follows with a distinct dreaminess that uses Calvaire’s soft drums with much eloquence.

In the middle, “Wandering” is quite intimate, and displays the gentle keys that pay close attention to mood, while “The Wonky Waltz” is an upbeat, animated track that benefits much from the swift keys and Penman’s playful bass playing.

“Heartbeat” and “Machine” exit the listen, where the former is full of flowing melody thanks to agile guitar playing, and the latter uses the skilled rhythm section in exciting and shimmering ways that are both cautious and unpredictable.

A musically diverse and lyrically rich effort, Winkelman’s piano and Rhodes playing is highly impressive, as are the textures from Hekselman, Penman and Calvaire.

Travels well with: Ted Piltzecker- Vibes On A Breath; Matt Otto- Umbra

Gregg Hill

Bayou St. John

Skippy, 2023

8/10

Listen to Bayou St. John

The 6th album from the multi-instrumentalist Gregg Hill, these 8 songs also showcase the talents of Doug Belote, Roland Guerin, Joy Clark, Lynn Drury and Jesse Hill.

The warm and cozy “Places In Between” opens the listen with Belote’s thumping drums alongside Hill’s distinct voice and fluid guitar playing, and “New Orleans Again” follows with the expressive storytelling that tells of his life in the Big Easy, and it welcomes soulful backing vocals, too.

In the middle, the aptly titled “One Minute Song” offers a raw folk tune that strums with a timeless charm, while the upbeat “Magnolia Bridge” uses Guerin’s upright bass for the rhythmic and dance floor friendly album highlight.

“Pooh Nanny” and “Old Like Me” exit the listen, where the former emits singing, talking and vocal harmonies with much beauty, and the latter benefits from the frisky rhythm section and Hill’s inimitable delivery of vivid storytelling.

A listen that made its way onto several charts, Hill and company tell tales of life on the bayou, and it embraces all that we love about Americana, folk and country via his very friendly and memorable songwriting.

Travels well with: Crowes Pasture- Don’t Blink; Melissa Ruth- Bones

Jack Jones

Artwork

Calvary, 2023

8/10

Listen to Artwork

The multi-Grammy Award winner Jack Jones brings his inestimable pipes to these 15 songs that take help from Joey DeFrancesco, Jeff Hamilton, Tamir Hendelman, Jon Hamar, Graham Dechter and Tom Scott.

“Fever” begins the listen with Hamar’s bouncy bass and Hamilton’s frisky drums complementing Jones’ warm baritone, and “Hello” follows with Hendelman’s cautious keys and much dreaminess populating the Lionel Richie classic.

Elsewhere, “She’s Funny That Way” spotlights Scott’s soulful sax amid the expressive singing, while “If You Go Away” brings an orchestral feel to the emotive and poetic singing of the album’s best.

Approaching the end, “Here’s To Life” makes for a stirring climate of eloquent wordplay, twinkling keys and well timed brass for the rich climate, and “One Day” exits with a sweeping, cinematic delivery of meticulously textured vocal jazz.

Jones possesses a catalog of work that parallels Tony Bennett in both size and impact, and each track here illustrates his strong attention to art with much sincerity, where DeFrancesco’s organ, sax and trumpet solos sure do help make for a timeless body of work.

Travels well with: Bobby Kapp- Synergy; Clifford Jordan- Drink Plenty Water

Jeshua Marshall

The Flood

Self-Released, 2023

8/10

Listen to The Flood

Perhaps best known as a founding member of Larry And His Flask, Jeshua Marshall brings his singing and guitar skills to these 10 tracks that explore a distinct version of Americana, and it welcomes Seth Acquarolo, Davey Hemm, Todd Rosenberg, Miguel Mendoza and Wendi Wampler.

“Water” gets the listen off to an energetic start, where Rosenberg’s lively drums suit the expressive singing and bright brass, and “The Flood” follows with plenty of rhythm thanks to Mendoza’s animated trumpet and some spacey sounds.

“Agua Es Vida” occupies the middle spot and showcases Hemm’s fluid bass amid the cautious climate of warmth that utilizes Yanin Saavedra’s cultured pipes, while “Closed Doors” is a busier, rowdier display of driving and melodic folk-rock.

“Swing” and “Wave” exit the listen, where the former makes great use of the dynamic rhythm section and Acquarolo’s guitar, and the latter spotlights Wampler’s well timed clarinet via the old time feel.

Although Marshall’s early years had him firmly in punk territory, these days he’s finding himself in more reflective areas of songwriting, and the excellent company he keeps here makes for a timeless, unique version of indie-folk.

Travels well with: Shadwick Wilde- Forever Home; Teddy Grossman- Soon Come

Spirit Tomb

Spiritus Lacrimarum: Dolorem in Lacrimas Efundere

Apollon, 2023

8/10

Listen to Spiritus Lacrimarum: Dolorem in Lacrimas Efundere

The solo project of Leon Kristoffer, as Spirit Tomb he blends strings, keys and vocals into a dark, classically influenced formula of mysterious romanticism.

“Alone” opens the listen with expressive singing alongside a very intimate mood that’s textured with a very cryptic presence, and “A Dream” follows with a minimal appeal of light piano and powerful singing for the emotive landscape.

Deeper into the listen, the mesmerizing piano and firmer singing of “To One In Paradise” also welcomes ominous talking, while “Spirits Of The Dead” is quite eerie yet eloquent in its bare gestures.

Close to the end, the flowing “A Dream Within A Dream” is uniquely hypnotic in scope, and spotlights the graceful key progressions, and “Deep In Earth” exits with a cinematic and poetic demeanor that’s highly engaging.

It’s not hard to think of names like Nick Cave or Diamanda Galas when listening to these 8 creative songs, and the Norwegian Black Metal nods are certainly present and appreciated, too,

Travels well with: Ring van Möbius- Commissioned Works PT II- Six Drops Of Poison; Strange Horizon- Skur 14

Bestial Mouths

R.O.T.T. (inmyskin)

Negative Gain, 2023

8/10

Listen to R.O.T.T. (inmyskin)

The long running Sacramento outfit Bestial Mouths return with another batch of their goth, industrial, post-punk, New Wave, noise and metal nods, where Lynette Cerezo’s stunning vocals don’t disappoint.

“The Knife” opens the listen with dense electronic stabs amid the echoed singing that recruits both post-punk and electro-rock ideas, and “Vast Murmur” follows with plenty of dense buzzing via the ominous backdrop that welcomes a distinct dreaminess.

“Mind Tears” and “Slitskin” arrive in the middle, as the former uses breathy vocals before building into a mesmerizing delivery, while the latter carries a cinematic quality thanks to the fuzzy textures and firm rock tendencies.

Close to the end, “Innards”, the best track, is dense, busy and precise in a dark wave meets doom-pop sort of way, and “Road Of Thousand Tears” exits with a powerful, cathartic demeanor of gorgeous, emotional songwriting.

This is the 9th album from Cerezo’s creative mind, and the help from Brant Showers (AAIMON / SØLVE), Alex DeGroot (Zola Jesus) and Balázs Képli (nullius in verba) makes for a very unique blend of light and dark textures, and the hard hitting versus gentle dynamics are quite impressive, too.

Travels well with: Subduxtion- The Black Point; VvvV- The Wreck

Yuka Mito

Love In The City

Nana Note, 2023

8/10

Listen to Love In The City

The exceptional jazz singer Yuka Mito brings her eloquent voice to these 7 tracks that welcome her always impressive trio of Allen Farnham, Dean Johnson, and Tim Horner, plus guest spots from Vincent Herring and Andres Lapridav.

“I Got Rhythm” opens the listen with Herring’s bright and soulful sax complementing Mito’s smooth, fluid singing in the Gershwin original, and the title track, an original, follows with Farnham’s eloquent keys complementing the expressive delivery from Mito’s diverse pipes.

“Four Brothers” and “Memory Of Father” land in the middle, where the former showcases swift and playful scatting amid Horner’s skilled drums, while the latter lands in balladry thanks to the emotive vocals and sublime piano playing. The final track, “I’ll Remember April”, benefits much from Johnson’s bouncy bass plucking and the frisky drums for the dance floor ready exit.

A listen that can swing with the best of them and also find itself in vulnerable areas, Mito puts an excellent spin on the classics, and the 2 originals certainly further solidify her spot as one of today’s most adored jazz vocalists.

Travels well with: Laila Faerman- Awake! Arise!; Maria Jacobs- Back At The Bop Stop

Leeroy Stagger

Strange Path

True North, 2019

9/10

Listen to Strange Path

A Canadian artist who cut his teeth in the Alberta punk scene, these days Leeroy Stagger is going on two decades as a singer-songwriter, and Strange Path certainly lives up to its title as Stagger wanders into plenty of unique textures from his alt-country starting point.

After the folksy strumming and rugged yet melodic vocals of “Mother”, Stagger jumps into the vibrant country rock of “Deeper Well”. From here things only get more unpredictable, with the electro-pop stylings of “Breaking News”, as well as the glam-rock swagger of “Strange Attractor”.

Deeper cuts bring us the breezy yet dark sounds of the ballad “These Things”, while the eerie “Leonard Cohen (Is Dead)” has Stagger even sounding like Cohen. “The Light” exits the listen with much weight, as it’s clear that Stagger has been through much in recent years, and it all unfolds with eloquence and much sophistication.

Stagger has aligned himself with an impressive band consisting of players for Elvis Costello and Neko Case, and the delivery here is flawless and sounds both crisp and spontaneous. Standing out in the deep pool of folk singers is harder than ever, but Strange Path easily leaves an indelible mark.

Travels well with: Deadstring Brothers- Cannery Row; Wilco- Yankee Hotel Foxtrot