In-Town Moves
Up here on the second floor with a windless view through palm trees to the hills of the park, the only sound is the faint hiss and woosh of the carwash on the backside of the building. Over on this side it's an idyllic portrait of southern california life. Pink flowers hover over tiled rooftops as the lush scrubs of the desert slowly surround everything. And into this mix we bring Clogs, the long-standing project of Padma Newsome and Bryce Dessner from the National.
They have always worked more in the realm of musical ideas rather than songs, and this track from their upcoming EP, the Veil Waltz, is no exception. The music drifts in and of intensity as it explores pockets of melody, like a cluster of bees exploring a tree. It hints at distraction but instead remains quietly focused, lingering with purpose instead of hurrying along.
The EP is said to be a prelude to an upcoming full length,The Creatures In The Garden of Lady Walton, which will be their first to include multiple songs with vocals. Duties will handled mostly by Shara Worden from My Brightest Diamond, but Matt from the National and Sufjan Stevens each show up for a track. It's a different direction for Clogs, but still something very much their own.
You'll be able to buy the EP later this month and the album later this year from our old friends at Brassland.