Paul Spring’s new album, Kind of Heaven, was recorded live in June 2024 with drummer Jon Nellen, capturing raw, energetic performances with minimal overdubs. The album spans heartfelt acoustic ballads, Celtic guitar arrangements, and Bach-inspired pieces, featuring a standout piano contribution from Nick Hakim on “I’d be Lying.” Over the past two years, Paul has released three albums, including Always Almost Home (2023) and Thunderhead (2022). His latest, River Flows Two Ways, was noted by Aquarium Drunkard for its fresh, singular quality. Based in New York City, Paul is also known for his River Canoe tours and weekly Bach performances. Previously the lead of Holy Hive, he has worked with Blackthought and El Michels Affair, and his guitar work has appeared on tracks by Kenny Beats, Vic Mensa, Kirby, and Thundercat.
Meernaa pairs songwriter Carly Bond’s dusky, dexterous vocals with sensual, technically refined compositions that reference neo-soul, classic R&B, and the passionate side of indie-pop, with influences as diverse as Sade, Cate Le Bon, Minnie Riperton, and Talk Talk. Throughout Meernaa’s work, Carly Bond has viewed heavy themes like addiction and loss through the lens of love