Pisgah ‘Faultlines’ – out now!
There’s an immediacy to Pisgah’s Faultlines that demands attention. Brittney Jenkins’ second album fuses the raw, confessional songwriting of indie darlings like Big Thief with bright, textured guitar layers reminiscent of modern alt-rock. Each track feels carefully sculpted, balancing lush arrangements with moments of stark minimalism that allow the lyrics to breathe. The result is a record that is as sonically adventurous as it is emotionally honest.
Tracks like “Favor” and “Splintering” showcase Jenkins’ ability to navigate complexity with grace. “Favor” unfurls with distorted guitars and urgent percussion, illustrating the suffocating weight of external expectations, while “Splintering” drifts through sparse nocturnal landscapes, leaving space for reflection and emotional resonance. Even the more upbeat moments, like “Bend to Break,” maintain a sense of depth, transforming cathartic release into narrative progression.
Faultlines is a carefully considered exploration of memory, trauma, and transformation. Jenkins draws inspiration from her art history background and natural surroundings, translating these visual cues into an immersive auditory experience. It’s an album that rewards multiple listens, each revealing new textures and nuances, and confirms Pisgah as an artist unafraid to confront darkness while celebrating the beauty that emerges from it.
