Minneapolis based band Big Lake debuted in 2014 with a self titled LP of songs that were as ear-wormy as they were well-crafted. Lush vocal harmonies, intricate guitar work and a driving rhythm section helped them arrive at a unique blend of indie rock and folk. Their self titled record saw support from City Pages and had regular airplay from St. Paul/Minneapolis MPR station 89.3 The Current.
The forthcoming Big Lake releases strip away the guitar flourishes and push their voices and songs to the forefront. Band members Eric Carlson and Patrick Mazurek honed their long shared interests in classic country and folk to create a collection of rugged songs that are sparse yet inviting, and feel almost as if they were recorded in your living room. It’s a complementary landscape for their rustic voices, themes of heartbreak. And while there’s plenty of stylistic nods to Harvest-era Neil Young or Son Volt’s Trace, the duo navigates the well-traveled space of Americana with ease and comfort to arrive at a unique sound.