The indie folk duo channels poignant Americana and alt-folk sentiments in their highly anticipated sophomore effort.
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With a resonant blend of alt-folk, Americana, and indie pop, Battleviews, the evocative husband and wife duo known for their deeply relatable and intimate storytelling, is set to unveil their second album, Two Ghosts, on December 2nd. The album will be released under their own banner, Bright & Barrow Records, with vinyl pre-orders currently available.
Following a triumphant debut with their 2023 album, All of My Days, Battleviews’ latest offering sees Ryan and Natalie Raichilson diving further into their talents as storytellers, capturing tales of parenthood, heartache, and otherworldly narratives spun from 1800s ghost stories. Recorded in their cozy home studio in Metuchen, NJ, Two Ghosts promises an intimate listening experience, further refined by the meticulous mixing and mastering by esteemed engineer Steve Sopchak, known for his work with Ice Nine Kills and Motionless in White.
Two Ghosts stirs the heart right from the start, with tracks like “Last Jump of Summer” – an indie rock-tinged indie folk track that reflects the vibrant memory of childhood summers through a heartfelt collage of sounds and lyrics. Equally poignant, “Cherished Times” explores the bittersweet nature of witnessing fleeting, magical family moments, steeped in the warm nuances of folk pop.
The album’s release not only marks a significant step forward for the indie folk duo but also solidifies their status as steadfast navigators of the sonic realms where alt-folk and Americana intertwine. Each of the 11 expressive tracks is a testament to their ability to conjure vivid, emotive landscapes with their music, engaging listeners with warmth and nostalgia.
For aficionados of the indie pop and alt-folk scenes, the limited-edition translucent red vinyl provides not just an opportunity to collect a piece of Battleviews’ artistic journey but also a chance to appreciate the nuanced depth of their soundscapes in a tangible format. With only 100 copies available, it’s a call to cherish the band’s indelible voice and vision in the most personal of formats.
As Battleviews invites audiences to join them on this new chapter of their musical evolution, Two Ghosts stands as a reminder of the duo’s unique capability to turn the everyday into the extraordinary. Whether captivated by their indie rock edge or the soothing undercurrents of their folk pop melodies, listeners are set to embark on a journey of reflection, resonance, and revival with every note.
Thus, as December 2nd approaches, listeners are encouraged to order their vinyl copy of Two Ghosts and prepare to immerse themselves in the emotive storytelling of Battleviews, where each song becomes a vibrant painting of sound, echoing the ghosts of past and present.
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