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The week's best new music: "(Red Pine) is a bittersweet little indie song covering all the important parts of life: 69ing, abstaining from weed, saying goodbye"- Keith Harris, Racket

"A project which looks to evoke those private moments of contemplation and small comforts, be they born of wallowing or self-care" –Jon Doyle and Liam Doyle, Various Small Flames

“Gorgeous vocals and some guitar work with a bit of a Big Thief quality that expands and delights with an emotional sensitivity.” –Will Oliver, We all want someone to shout for

“The seamless combination of musical elements and the captivating lyrics make this song (Red Pine) an exceptional piece of art.” –Filip Zemcik, Start Track

“Night Blindness is a Gen Z ode to challenges of being a 20 something, and puts some of our hardest thoughts into music. It’s a big step forward in the band’s nascent career and invites listeners to join them on their journey to inevitable success.” -Mpls/St Paul editors, MPLS St Paul Magazine

“When taking notes about “Night Blindness” two words kept popping up: clever and dark… The whole EP is chill but not quite laid back. The lyricism is witty and quite a few times brought a smirk to my face.”-Andrew Perrizo, Melodic Noise Newsletter

“Bathtub cig is the best kind of bedroom pop, soft and sweet with lyrics that hit you hard…” -DJ lil witch, WKNC 88.1

The Current 89.3 interview on “bed”

“Old Light… brims with earnest, reflective lyrics and sunny instrumentation. It’s a sound that contacts starkly with soul-wearying isolation of depression.”- Erica Rivera, City Pages Picked to Click

“James has an ear for sweet melodies that build worlds out of everyday minutiae, with dark undertones at times.”- Peter Diamond, City Pages