If you consider yourself some sort of historian, you might recall a post featuring an Orlando band called The OaKs, a six-piece indie folk band whose music was as smooth as silk and just as fine. The band has put themselves on hiatus while the members each follow different paths that hopefully will lead them back to each other some day, as The OaKs music was something really special. The news is not all bad by any means however, as former OaKs lead singer Ryan Costello will be releasing a solo album on October 20th. Appropriately titled After The Fire, the album features music mainly folk-based yet tinged with electronic elements. The music from the new album and Ryan's Paul Simon-esque voice immediately serve to sooth that while The OakS may not be around as a group right now, the elements that made the band are still in great form and doing what they do best: making near-perfect music. The alum is a rebirth of sorts, rebuilding the human spirit while continuing to share the gift of Ryan's voice that is almost singular in nature. We've had the privilege of hearing the entire album, and choosing just one track to share was a real challenge. A great body of work, highly recommended.The Thief
Ryan Costello: Website • MySpace • After The Fire available via Amazon
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