In the mid 2000s, Kevin Morby left his native Kansas City for the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, initially making a name for himself as the bassist for noise folk stalwarts Woods and frontman of indie rock outfit The Babies. In 2013, Morby released his first solo album, Harlem River, a departing love letter to the Big Apple that preceded a move to the bright lights of Los Angeles, a city that has since shaped the blossoming alternative indie sound of his subsequent albums.

Celebrated for his poetic depth and cinematic atmosphere, the Lubbock-born artist possesses a rare gift for transforming the mundane into the sacred. His songwriting lineage draws deep inspiration from luminaries like Lou Reed and Bob Dylan, earning him consistent praise from prestigious publications such as Pitchfork and Mojo.