The Deep End saw the band reunite with producer Steve Berlin (of Los Lobos), who had previously helmed their 2019 release, The Help Machine. Recorded primarily at The 12th Street Sound in Austin, Texas, the album showcased a collaborative production effort; while Berlin produced the majority of the tracks, the…
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Carbon Leaf followed up with another five song EP titled Gathering Vol. 2: The Hunting Ground in September 2021.
During the COVID-19 pandemic , without touring and being unable to work on music in the studio, as well as taking a hiatus from his podcast, Duritz began hosting cooking videos through his Instagram stories. Speaking with chef Tyler Florence , Duritz said the type of research he would do…
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“Elevator Boots” was released as the first single for the four-track EP in April 2021, described by Rolling Stone as “a melodic, wistful ode to life on tour, with a sound that somehow manages to bridge the gap between The Band and Mott the Hoople.” The EP, titled Butter Miracle,…
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In late 2021, Fastball transitioned to a direct-to-fan subscription model by launching a Patreon platform. This initiative was designed to fund the recording of new material while providing supporters with exclusive access to high-quality demos, track-by-track commentaries, and archival live recordings. The move marked a significant shift in the band’s…
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In early February 2020, Duritz described the band’s next project as suites of music that may be released on various EPs . The band began studio sessions in late February and early March on four songs that complete the first suite: “The Tall Grass”, “Elevator Boots”, “The Angel of 14th…
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Following the success of their 2017 comeback, Fastball began work on their seventh studio album, The Help Machine. Released on October 18, 2019, through 33 1/3 Records, the album was produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos. Berlin’s involvement marked a shift in the band’s recording process; he personally selected…
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Lead singer Neil Osborne began playing shows with his daughter, singer-songwriter Kandle , billing themselves as A Family Curse, self-described as “pure folk-art worked from found objects (something old, something new).” A Toronto show took place May 8, 2019 at the intimate and tiny 20-capacity Radical Road Brewing Co. The…
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On March 11, 2019, John Butler Trio announced that Byron Luiters and Grant Gerathy would be leaving the band.
In March 2019, the band released The Mighty , which included the singles “Free” and “California”.