
This youthful band has a panoramic yet nuanced sound, flowing from intimate to anthemic, from vibrant to contemplative, with frontman Cameron Neal’s lyrics ranging from confessional to metaphorical. The result evokes the wide-open American Midwest but infuses the sense of grit and wonderment with edgier emotions. The new album, Trials & Truths, produced by Thom Monahan (Devendra Banhart, Vetiver), is a reflection of 18 months of touring, and figuring out those hard times. The touring has formed a brotherhood with the band, and you can see that collectivity and resilience on the stunning Trials & Truths.