The Burning North
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
The Burning North is the joining of the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Siering and drummer Marco Giovino, who also recruit Wendy Drown for the diverse and heartfelt 11 tracks.
The warm and cozy “The H Verses (That’s The Way)” opens with Drown’s pretty pipes alongside the melodic guitars, and “Everything Into Nothing” follows with Giovino’s cautious drums that complement the careful climate.
In the middle, “Truck Driving Man” brings in twang amid the intimate singing and Bruce Bears’ soft keys, while “Gainesville (1am)” carries timeless folk ideas thanks to the emotive storytelling and gentle melodies.
Getting closer to the end, “Facing The Hill” builds into a lush and harmonic album highlight that’s textured precisely, and “Older” follows some grit thanks to the dense guitars and rugged mood.
Drown’s vocals are quite adaptable here, and the esteemed players help make for both vulnerable and thicker bouts of country, blues, and rock inspired roots sounds you won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Dana Maragos- Unimaginable Things; Mike Hollon- Irving Park