Fran Leaving Tote

Fran Leaving ToteLeaving, the sophomore album from Fran, finds the band at a crossroads of loss and possibility, forged through Maria Jacobsens preoccupation with the climate crisis as well as newfound contemplation of the intertwined nature of theology and religion. Theres an overarching spirit of home that overlays these heavy themes, however, and both gently intentional and evocative, her deliberate musings convey a type of music that feels tactile to the touch. On

“I feel that I am a songwriter for the same reason I wanted to be an actor

is an American producer & recording artist from Atlanta

stretching out like a neverending highway

one beat at a time

Kala (the first release was named after her freedom-fighting father

ultimately finding meaning in the randomness of it all

Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Nick Levine

study instrumentation

taken their custom audio-visual live show to the most credible festivals across the globe

self-loathing

and drummer Shiraz Bhatti — were all graduates of Chicago’s rich DIY scene who came together around their love of Wire

the desire for reconnection with songs like “Bye Bye Crow” and “Slanted by Six