Timber Timbre

VINYL FORMAT. Timber Timbre stops you. The elements are deceptively simple: a confident, but hushed voice, understated guitar, strings and keyboard flourishes, and a subtle percussive beat. Taylor Kirk, the oneman show that is Timber Timbre, describes his music as "gothic rockabilly blues." His solo guitar, harmonica and looping pedals form a haunting resonance - a sound that is both raw and mystical. Over the course of two records (2006's Cedar Shakes and 2007's Medicinals) and spellbinding performances in support of Great Lake Swimmers and Ohbijou, Kirk has earned a devout following. The years have marked a rapid progression from a dusty, low-fi bedroom blues to the sophisticated, cinematic studio work found on his newest self-titled record.

Recording for the new album began in the summer of 2008 at Kirk's home studio, and while it remained his focal project, it evolved into a community affair. Guests on the record include luminaries of Toronto's pop underground; Mika Posen (Forest City Lovers) contributed string arrangements, as did the singers of Bruce Peninsula. In the fall, Timber Timbre put the final touches on the record at the Lincoln County Social Club with producer Chris Stringer (The D'Urbervilles, Ohbijou, Rush, David Wilcox).