Volume 3
Sofaburn, 2024
9/10
A large sampling of some of the best and brightest from the Sofaburn camp, the independent label is never short on diverse and exciting music, and here we’re treated to 19 different artists.
Paige Beller’s “Failed Attempts And Cigarettes” starts the listen with an intimate, hazy and soulful version of retro-rock, and it isn’t long until “North San Juan”, by B. Hamilton, brings a powerful rock trio that’s plenty riff fueled.
Moving further into the listen, Lori Goldston’s “The Waves And What’s Under” showcases her meticulous cello acrobatics, while “Revolution Row” recruits lively strings to the timeless folk qualities amid harmonic voices from The Tillers.
Deeper yet, The Light Wires’ “Each Note Secure” offers a heartfelt, Americana flavored album highlight, and “Diamonds In The Distance” exits with Swarming Branch’s ‘70s psyche nods that emit much nostalgia and warmth.
A fantastic way to peruse music from one of the best indie-labels in the country, each song here invites repeated listens.
Travels well with: Mosant- Midnight Television; Shadwick Wilde- Forever Home