Mother Mind
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
Tekla Waterfield and Jeff Fielder bring their inimitable talents to these 11 folk and Americana songs that welcome several guests for the heartfelt and socially conscious effort.
The a capella beauty of “I Am Alive” opens with Waterfield’s touching voice tugging on the heartstrings, and “Something My Own” follows with Fielder’s warm guitar and William Sage’s thumping drums occupying the fluid Americana.
Later on, “Saw Myself In Her” makes great use of Daniel Walker’s mature keys amid the soaring vocals and upbeat mood, while “A Million Times” is closer to country territory via Walker’s accordion and David Salonen’s violin that surrounds the balladry.
Closer to the end, “Sad” comes with an orchestral angle that’s quite emotive and relatable, and “Will You Remember Me” exits with a lullaby demeanor that has Fielder playing drums alongside the duo’s 2 year old daughter’s vocals.
An often autobiographical effort, Waterfield and Fielder explore parenthood with these lush, groove filled and rootsy tracks that might bring to mind Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin or Lake Street Dive.
Travels well with: The Heart Collectors- Alchymie; Ponyfolk- The Woods Have Shown Us