Roger Martinez, from Philly band Br’er, has recently released his debut solo EP under the moniker The New Heaven and the New Earth. I really get the feeling that this guy is a true musician. Lots of bells and chimes, autharps, strings, and classical-style-fingerpicked guitars fit in aptly with the release’s title All Saints’ Day. It has a bit of an eerie, almost medieval feel at times, though always musical. Track titles include ‘St. Francis,’ and ‘Noah’ (which you can download below), but this certainly isn’t church music as you’ll no doubt find upon listening. Haunting harmonies and melodies, dark lyrics, great musicianship. See it first hand next Tuesday upstairs at World Cafe Live.

The release (on cassette only!) has been released by Philly’s Edible Onion label. You should check out all of their projects. Maybe its because I’m crafty, too, but I always like that every cassette and CD cover is hand made. It’s a nice touch.

More info about All Saints’ Day on Edible Onion.

The New Heaven and The New Earth on Myspace

Tuesday, 21 July
The Vultures, The New Heaven and the New Earth, Adam (from The Easy Tease)
@ WCL Upstairs, 8pm, $7

Download: The New Heaven and The New Earth - ‘Noah’