Hey guys ! It's been a long time... Some music then !
The KEXP studios always lead to wonderful music, that's a fact. That is where I discovered Jose Gonzalez in the first place, that is where I also recall hearing his Junip song in the finale's trailer of Breaking Bad, Line of Fire and other songs in some episodes of Suits, quality stuffs if you prefer !
Two ways to express his talent for creating strong and beautiful lyrics as well as melodious guitar tunes : Junip, the swedish band in which he released two albums with two childhood friends and great musicians; the second with his solo career composed of three Lps. Those three in particular are filled with brilliant songs like What will, Cycling Trivialities or Crosses. Crosses also found in the great telltale game Life Is Strange (I'm thinking I really should write something about this little tweep, just for its perfect OST !). A lot of the songs heard in his solo repertoire are made using Dropped D or D tunings on classical guitars, reminding for an European guy like me of traditional Celtic or Flamenco music. It's quite of a fine mix Jose Gonzalez propose here along with his soft and deep voice sometimes (euphemism !) chewing sentences. There is also something of Nick Drake in this atmosphere, like I saw in some youtube posts.
So, I highly recommend you to listen the last Junip album Fields as well as the songs found in the KEXP Live up there !
Keep listening folks !
Ciao !