Fran - Leaving (Gold Color Vinyl)

Fran - Leaving (Gold Color Vinyl)Leaving, the sophomore album from Fran, finds the band at a crossroads of loss and possibility, forged through Maria Jacobsens preoccupation with the climate crisis as well as newfound contemplation of the intertwined nature of theology and religion. Theres an overarching spirit of home that overlays these heavy themes, however, and both gently intentional and evocative, her deliberate musings convey a type of music that feels tactile to the touch. On

and finally

although for editorial reasons the complete score was rejected at the last moment by the filmmakers in favour of using pre-existing tracks from Schulze’s studio albums

sensory illusions

There’s an overarching spirit of home that overlays these heavy themes

The release became an underground hit

the occasional moment of resonance by way of a keys or guitar

The band became known as a member of the much heralded Elephant 6 Collective

The Bay Area jangle pop revival is at a fever pitch

Nina felt that she wanted to try something new

and not merely reducible to a collection of tropes

Dixon#s aim is to present music of quality

might be his bubbliest release to date