Layten Kramer announces sophomore album with new single ‘When a Love’s Not Around’
When a Love’s Not Around (Single)
Released: February 14, 2021
Oscar St. Records
Similar to: Kevin Morby, The War on Drugs, Neil Young
Genre: Indie Rock, Psych
Indie Rock artist Layten Kramer returns with their newest single ‘When a Love’s Not Around,’ featured on Stereogum.
‘When a Love’s Not Around’ signals the arrival of their forthcoming album, Dear Apathy (to be released April 16, 2021) – a psychedelic, western-tinged follow up to Layten’s acclaimed EP, Glory (2018). Pre-order the album here. Alongside the announcement, Kramer released the single’s official video created by Trevor Lang.
Of ‘When a Love’s Not Around,’ Layten says, “this song is an ode to friends. An appreciation for having people to lean on and help you out when you’re feeling down. Paired with fun guitars, lush background vocals and a bendy pedal steel, it’s supposed to feel like a warm, fuzzy hug.”
Listen to ‘When a Love’s Not Around’ and watch the video here!
Written and recorded in fragments throughout 2018-2020 from their Victoria, BC home and The Hive Studios on Vancouver Island, Dear Apathy illustrates the genuine growth in Kramer’s unmistakable songwriting and arranging. The 9 songs explore the stark contrast of Kramer’s inner vision with the external perspective and pressures of their surroundings.
“We are living in a strange, mundane world full of apathy which has taken over parts of my life,” says Kramer, “Choosing to recognize this and act on it is what I intended with this record.”
With clever lyrics and stunning arrangements, Kramer’s recognized sound has transcended into a new realm of production and concept. Delicately mixed by JUNO Award-winning producer Colin Stewart (Dan Mangan, The New Pornographers, Black Mountain), Dear Apathy features a collective of dear friends including Jen Severtson (Peach Pyramid), Adrian Heim (Bridal Party), Aladean Kheroufi (The Velveteins), Marc Jenkins (Pharis and Jason Romero), Kathryn Calder (The New Pornographers), KT Laine (Pike) and Dougal Bain (Jon and Roy).
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