Lav's Music Corner

Julie Byrne is a New York singer-songwriter whose defining characteristics of sonic minimalism and folk instrumentation aren't unique to her but do create a distinctive sound. Her breakout album came in 2017 with the critical gem Not Even Happiness  which features beloved songs like Follow My Voice  and Natural Blue . After the tragic passing of one of her collaborators caused a delay, Byrne's third studio album The Greater Wings  arrives 6 years after her breakthrough. Review by Lav: I've always loved Not Even Happiness . It's an album whose sonic intention is clear even if its songwriting isn't always flawless. Even its most patient moments have never waned on me. Earlier this year I spotted the album on vinyl in the used section of my local record store and figured it had been long enough. That turned out to be the start of a year full of Julie's rich vocals and delicate instrumental palettes. She returned with three new singles in the lead up to this album, ...