La Palma releases new EP

La Palma, the musical duo of Chris Walker and Tim Gibbon, based between San Francisco and Washington DC, is back with their new EP titled Red-tailed River. The project’s music is created by exchanging recordings between the two cities, building textured compositions that glean from everyday sounds and experiences.

The EP takes inspiration from the natural world and is a tribute to the beauty and wonder of the world around us. The first track, “Hawks in the Sky,” sung by Chris Walker, draws inspiration from bird watching outside his home in San Francisco. The song features a gentle guitar backing layered with floating vocals and a steady percussion that gives it an ethereal quality.

The track flows effortlessly into “Rock Creek,” sung by Tim Gibbon, a track that imagines absorbing patience and solace from the river behind his house in Washington DC. The song offers a dreamy sound with a gently snapping beat that gradually builds with a subtle psychedelic tone, creating a sonic landscape that’s both soothing and mesmeric.

Throughout the EP, La Palma’s signature sepia-toned, dreamy indie folk sound is in full force, with delicate instrumentation and elegant vocals that blend seamlessly. Red-tailed River showcases the duo’s growth as songwriters and musicians, with each track revealing a unique facet of their musical personalities.

The EP comes to a close with “Feather Sticks,” an instrumental track that features playful percussive rolls and piquant acoustic instrumentation. The song’s sunny, upbeat melody serves as a perfect ending to an EP that celebrates the beauty and wonder of the world around us.

Overall, Red-tailed River is a stunning collection of songs that showcases La Palma’s ability to create music that’s both original and timeless. The EP’s graceful soundscapes are a testament to the duo’s growth as songwriters and musicians, and their ability to draw inspiration from the world around them. La Palma has created a work of art that’s thoroughly enjoyable to listen to while capturing the essence of the human experience in a way which is honest and heartfelt.

Listen to Red-tailed River below