After spending the last few years tirelessly championing the DIY scene with radio shows, music blogs and the Courtesy Desk indie store amongst various other pursuits, the incomparable Tracy Wilson (Positive No/Dahlia Seed) marks her return as a recording artist with new project Outer World, a retro-futuristic trip into the kosmische created in collaboration with her partner in both life and music, Kenneth Close.
The need to find a new way to communicate following the debilitating effects of Long Covid on Wilson’s trademark soaring vocals sent the pair on a synths and samples aided voyage into the unknown across the Summer of 2022, a voyage that seemingly led to the stars. With mini-album Who Does The Music Love? due March 2024 via HHBTM Records, lead single Forms Of Knowing is their first transmission and it’s a joy to behold.
Across two and a half vital minutes psychedelic freakbeat rhythms and post-punk guitars do battle with potent French proverbs, and the only winner is our collective ears. Wilson’s voice is the force that binds all of these differing elements, controlled and captivating with a new kind of power. A perfect introduction to the wild variety of styles and textures that await on its accompanying album, Forms Of Knowing is the awe-inspiring sound of hope and heart triumphing over adversity.
Pre-order Who Does The Music Love? via HHBTM Records here.
TOUR DATES:
November
17th – Charlottesville, VA @ Visible Records w/ Light Beams, New Boss, Taffy
18th – Silver Spring, MD @ Quarry House Tavern w/ Golden Apples
19th – Richmond, VA @ Banditos w/ Light Beams, Chest Hair
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