Cassandra Jenkins - An Overview On Phenomenal Nature

Released 19th February.

Nothing ever really disappears, Cassandra Jenkins says. It just changes shape. Over the past few years, shes seen relationships altered, travelled three continents, wandered through museums and parks, and recorded free-associative guided tours of her New York haunts. Her observations capture the humanity and nature around her, as well as thought patterns, memories, and attempts to be present while dealing with pain and loss. With a singular voice, Jenkins siphons these ideas into the ambient folk of her new album.

An Overview on Phenomenal Nature honors flux, detail, and moments of intimacy. Jenkins arrived at engineer Josh Kaufmans studio with ideas rather than full songs nevertheless, they finished the album in a week. Jenkins voice floats amid sensuous chamber pop arrangements and raw-edged drums, ferrying us through impressionistic portraits of friends and strangers. Her lyrics unfold magi