Saturday, July 27, 2019

Recording: Sarah Louise

Artist: Sarah Louise

Song: unknown*

Recorded at Array Space (Invocation Presents), May 24, 2019.

Sarah Louise - unknown

Attracted by the excellent locals opening up the night, I came in not knowing anything much about this product of Asheville, North Carolina, so I was perhaps surprised to see a setup that mixed "folky" tools like a 12-string guitar with a sampler and keyboard. That would be a good tip-off to the mix of deep roots and modern techniques on display in this set, with heavy chops (like a spider-y fingerpicking style) augmented by contemporary sound-shaping skills. Louise has been prolific, making music on her own and as half of duo House and Land, using solemn vocals and ancient ballads fit right in to these uncertain times.

* Does anyone know the title to this one? Please leave a comment!

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