Undressing In The Wind
Moon Ruins, 2025
9/10
Listen to Undressing In The Wind
A Boise, Idaho outfit that’s the brain child of Elijah Jensen-Lindsey, as With Child these songs are assembled from 2 EPs from many years ago that were reworked with a contemporary vision.
“Armor” leads with warm acoustic guitar and expressive singing, where crisp drums help give the tune a bit of a jangle, and “Come Near Me” follows with cozy vocal harmonies amid gentle strumming and country nods.
Closer to the middle, “Slender Flower” carries a dreamy spirit via the gentle backing vocals and light percussion, while “Graceful Growth” is a bit more firm, as Jensen-Lindsey’s singing is more forceful alongside Johanna Kunin’s lifting voice and much intimacy.
Landing near the end, the emotive “Your Touch” offers well timed flute, and “We Sing In Praise Of Our Hope In Thee” employs synthetic drumming and charming Omnichord to complement the bright singing.
A very exciting and memorable take on modern folk sounds, With Child are also versed in bedroom pop, indie and noise ideas, and the Moondog cover is quite great, too.
Travels well with: Breezers- Hideaway; Whiskey Mountain- It Felt Like Fun