Kaleo - Surface Sounds

New Vinyl Record - Kaleo - Surface SoundsDouble vinyl LP pressing. 2021 release. Frontman and songwriter JJ Julius Son has been in the studio off-and-on for two years, allowing for a combination of globe-trotting and meticulous tinkering, resulting in a spectrum of sounds recorded around the world - in North America, South America and across Europe. The final product is refreshingly free of calculation, with Julius Son allowing each tune to dictate it's path while simultaneously leaning-in to his blues, folk and rock inclinations. "First off, I wanted to acknowledge the uncertainty and anxiety that everyone is facing today. "Times like this remind us of what matters most. Instinctively as human beings we shift our focus from the superficial to collectively supporting our neighbors. That sentiment is actually echoed in Surface Sounds. My hope now is that the album can serve as a reminder that what is on the surface is not nearly as important as what is inside, and it's our duty to lift