Setting’s mesmerizing, meditative new album Shone a Rainbow Light On is finally here—shipping, in shops, and streaming worldwide. Early critical acclaim includes a 9/10 review by Uncut and a 4/5 review by MOJO, who call it “heavenly.” We agree wholeheartedly. Step into the pocosin.
Discover Setting, a trio comprising Nathan Bowles on strings, keys, and percussion; Jaime Fennelly on harmoniums, synthesizers, and piano zither; and Joe Westerlund on drums, percussion, and metallophones. Shone a Rainbow Light On” sounds like a UFO sinking into a peat bog.
Uncut’s Sounds of the New West CD offers an exclusive premiere of Setting, new trio formed by Nathan Bowles, Jaime Fennelly, and Joe Westerlund.
On his third and most finely wrought album yet, guitarist, singer, and master interpreter Fussell is joined for the first time by a full band featuring Nathan Bowles and others. NPR Music’s All Songs Considered has premiered “The River St. John’s.” Pre-order with confidence and read an essay by Bonnie “Prince” Billy.
As 2018 comes to a close, we are proud to look back on a year of seven new PoB releases and feel honored to have worked with so many inspiring artists. Proud sensations! Several releases from our 2018 catalog were highlighted on notable Best of 2018 lists, so we’d like to say thanks to the authors for their consideration and kind words. Also, check out our “MMXVIII End Times” Playlist.
Pitchfork reviews Nathan Bowles’ Plainly Mistaken, calling it “his best album to date—his most mystical and earthbound, all at once.” Plus, a great interview with the folks at Aquarium Drunkard.
Nathan Bowles’ phenomenal fourth solo album Plainly Mistaken is out today! Stream the album everywhere music is streamable, and please considering buying a copy directly from us or from your favorite local shop, digi-merchant, or mailorder.
In advance of “banjo king” Nathan Bowles’ Plainly Mistaken officially hitting the streets tomorrow, The FADER is premiering the fourth single, the “much-appreciated freakfest” and Cousin Emmy/Osborne Bros./Silver Apples cover “Ruby/In Kind I,” proclaiming “the man has lost it here.”
Nathan Bowles has shared another track from his heady forthcoming album Plainly Mistaken (Out Oct. 5). The indelibly careening melody of “Fresh & Fairly So”—a staple of recent live sets—could be an old-time standard of the type Bowles might explore with the Black Twig Pickers, but here it’s given the kinetic trio treatment. Join the trio at their release show at Nightlight in Chapel Hill, NC on Sept. 29.
After announcing his album Plainly Mistaken and premiering “The Road Reversed” through NPR Music, Nathan is now sharing his cover of the Julie Tippetts song “Now If You Remember” via Stereogum. Bowles’s ethereal rendering represents a departure from his previous recordings; his placidly plaintive singing has been stripped of its otherwise genial, ursine gruffness, and the brief song floats by on the sedative ebb tide of banjo and pianos.
