Sessa Finds São Paulo's Rhythm in the Cosmic Ordinary
Three years of sessions in São Paulo yielded 'Pequena Vertigem de Amor,' an album born from the submarine days of early fatherhood and the vertigo between extraordinary love and ordinary routine.
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Lōwli's Gentle Search for Light in Dark Places
The Dublin-based songwriter reflects on her debut 'Window in the Woods,' a record that moves between lament and possibility through piano, layered strings, and seascapes recorded off Ireland's west coast.
Room Sound and Raw Truth — Jens Kuross Talks 'Crooked Songs'
The multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter discusses his move from polished production to intimate minimalism, the power of limitations in creativity, and why he records his most personal songs in the early morning hours of his Idaho living room.
Greg Freeman and the Nomadic Ease of 'Burnover'
The Vermont-based indie rocker reflects on building a music career outside cultural centers, the influence of Dylan's 'Street Legal' on his songwriting, and why he believes understanding yourself requires understanding the places you go.
The Waterboys Channel America's Unruly Soul
Mike Scott's four-year obsession with Dennis Hopper has yielded a sprawling 25-track concept album that mirrors the actor's extraordinary life while chronicling America's countercultural transformations.
One from the Heart — Jerry David Decicca Faces Mortality on 'Cardiac Country'
Recording with legendary pedal steel player B.J. Cole, DeCicca created an album that uncannily foretold his upcoming heart surgery. 'Cardiac Country' captures both the anxiety of facing mortality and the renewed appreciation for life that followed.
Finding Light Through Loss — Jono McCleery's 'Reconcile'
After his brother's recent passing, the English singer-songwriter channels profound personal loss into his latest album, weaving together electronic textures, folk sensibilities, and raw emotion in songs that speak to healing and hope.
Ancient Strings Play Phantom Films — Avi C. Engel's Musical World
Between visual art and sonic experiments, Avi C. Engel's latest album 'Nocturne' weaves together ancient sounds, field recordings, and poetry into music that demands its own imaginary cinema.