Its been several years since we called Barzins 2009 album Notes to an Absent Lover "emotionally ragged but musically flawless," and now the Toronto songwriter is ready to follow it up. To Live Alone in That Long Summer is due out on February 25 through Monotreme Records.
The album was produced by Sandro Perri and features guest appearances from Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers) and Daniela Gesundheit (Snowblink).
A press release notes that the album was originally conceived to be a stripped-down affair, but woodwinds and cinematic textures eventually made their way into the album. The PR also sates, "While still embracing a relatively minimalist aesthetic, songs that alternate between up and down-tempo are replete with arrangements that envelope the listener like the warm glow of fading daylight."
In a statement, Barzin said, "I feel Ive been trying to make this album since I first started making records."
Go here to stream or download the softly reflective, pitter-pattering opener "All the While."