Matt Kivel
“Janus”
Digital Single
In the last five years, I’ve written quite a bit about prolific LA-based crooner Jesse Kivel’s music, but surprisingly, I’ve neglected his lesser-known brother Matt and his reflective solo work. Following last year’s underrated Days of Being Wild, the Santa Monica native recorded his third LP in Glasgow with Drag City head honcho, Alasdair Roberts. Its lead single, “Janus,” is a gorgeous, delicate folk number that sees Kivel’s soft voice paired beautifully with fingerpicked guitar and a touching, step-wise piano melody. It’s a heartening glimpse into what will hopefully be the record that will get him the recognition he deserves.
