Indie Spotlight column recommends tributes to Brian Wilson (by Jem Records) and Bob Dylan (by Paradiddle Records), then albums by Barrett Martin, Neal Casal, Abe Partridge and Brian Straw are worth a strong mention as well.
Brian Straw released his debut album, “Baby Stars/Dead Languages,” in January after stepping back from music while he struggled with addiction. The album was years in the making, with Straw finally completing the project during his road to recovery.
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Brian Straw, a singer-songwriter who mixes elements of indie-folk, rock, and experimental music into his unique compositional style, has announced the release of his debut album, Baby Stars/Dead Languages. The news comes with the premiere of his first single, “Needle in the Creek,” with Glide Magazine.