Who is Gordon Holland? Well, at the most basic level, he’s a storyteller. A researcher of the human spirit, soundtracking our daily lives with heartfelt nuggets of wisdom and poignancy. Encompassing the complexity of our daily lives, in all their changing dynamics and fast-paced rhythms, Holland manages to offer a solid artistic companionship, joining the listener into a short yet intense moment of solace and comfort. Emerging from Australia, Gordon just shared his latest EP, a gorgeous collection of songs titled ‘Skipping Stones on a Salt Lake’.
Introduced by ‘Palm Tree Wallpaper’, the record exudes Velvet Underground vibes, with its raw, organic quality that’s reminiscent of a glorious, lost era. ‘Half a Tank (And They’re All Counting on Me)’ keeps the pace up with country and Americana flavourings.
‘Midnight at the Karaoke Bar’ and ‘Departure Lounge Blues’ jump into introspective territories, ending the EP on a darker, more reflective note. Recorded by Harrie Kingston, ‘Skipping Stones on a Salt Lake’ really embodies that organic ethos we have been longing for so long. A worthy discovery.
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