Suck it, Devendra Banhart. Dreamy freak folk has a new sheriff in town, and it ain’t big enough for the both of ‘ye – so get! You can’t be a self-styled “freak” and hang with A-list celebs, so you done forfeit your freak folk camp privileges a straight minute ago. But who’s taking up this coveted post? It’s none other than a conservatively dressed and mild mannered young Californian by the name of J Irvin Dally. He doesn’t have to convince you of his status as a nomadic wild-eyed prophet in dress and demeanor – the music does that on its own. Dally’s handful of home-recorded demos demolish the bedroom walls, creating some of the most expansive, adventurous, and impressive electric experimental folk I’ve heard in quite some time – and that’s no hyperbole. The foundation of Mr. Dally’s free floating dirges is built upon the aesthetics of torch ballads and Dally’s distinctive and rustic vocals, reaching upward toward the heavens in washes of ornate tape noise, reverb, and silky psychedelic textures. While many of his songs stay true to a cohesive vibe, you can subtly hear the dynamic range of Dally’s orchestrated yet understated songwriting, and it’s simply astounding. We submit the exclusive “Punchbowls” to you – a six minute exploration of angelic dream states and dusty desert roads, as well as the grainy and rollicking “Salt Water” from his independently released EP Despistado. If this dude is not picked up by a big indie label soon, they’re all assholes – Dally is poised to drop some science. Visit J Irvin at Bandcamp.

For fans of:  Fairport Convention, Jana Hunter, The Incredible String Band, Ariel Pink

MP3 :::
J Irvin Dally – The Punchbowls
J Irvin Dally – Salt Water