Twi the Humble Feather: Music for Spaceships and Forests

Label: Friendly Ghost Recordings

Yeah, yeah, yeah, they sound a little bit like Animal Collective. But remember when Animal Collective came around? We were told they sounded like the Incredible String Band and Milton Nascimento. The point? No one operates in a vacuum, and the fact that this remarkable new band shares a bit of AC’s experimental acoustic musings obscures the fact that they bring a wealth of influences to their sound, from the modern classical stylings of Arvo Part and Philip Glass and Xenakis to flamenco music to sci-fi soundtracks. Led by the classically trained guitarist Anthony Lebron, this trio is nominally an acoustic act, but what a bold sound they have, with all kinds of creative percussion arrangements and harmonizing. Memorable from beginning to end, Music for Spaceships and Forests is easily one of our favorites of the year! (Tammy)