Songs To Howl & Sing
Calheights, 2024
9/10
Listen to Songs To Howl & Sing
The debut album from the indie-folk outfit Little Coyotes, the 10 tracks guided by front woman Becca Mohler surround the idea of nature for kids and their caregivers.
The pretty acoustic guitar and light singing of “Little Adventure” opens with gentle percussion and much intimacy, and “Looking Out My Window” follows with Mohler’s brights storytelling complemented by Billy Mohler’s soft drumming.
“National Parks” occupies the middle spot and is a dreamy moment of timeless folk qualities, while “Shapes Are Everywhere” is full of sublime harmonies and a slight jangle that discusses all the fun to be found with shapes.
“Rainy Day” and “Little Campfire” exit the listen. The former uses ukulele for the charming and bare delivery, and the latter is aptly titled, where banjo, thumping drums and the sounds of insects suit the playful mandolin and expressive singing.
A really heartfelt effort that surrounds the outdoors and the wonder of nature, Becca and Billy take nods to the ‘60s and ‘70s with their folk template, and it’s a big step from their past in loud rock bands that’s sincere, eloquent and enlightening.
Travels well with: Jenn Cleary- Dreamland; Patrick Adams- Imagination Time With Patrick