Oakland-based musician, composer, and producer Chuck Johnson releases his new album Sun Glories this week on Western Vinyl (August 16th). The album explores themes of time, memory, and illusion through a blend of pedal steel, synths, organs, strings, and drums. His latest single, “Ground Wave”, is out now and accompanied by a video (watch below).
Johnson shared: “When the pedal steel solo comes in at about 3:30, I wanted to make it feel like the ground suddenly disappearing from under the listener’s feet.” To achieve his vision for this piece, Johnson works with cellist Clarice Jensen (who Johnson has worked with on film scores and in live performances), and violinist Emily Packard (who Johnson knew from his time at Mills College), both of whom layered multiple parts to create a virtual chamber ensemble.
Listen / pre-order https://lnk.to/sunglories
Live Dates
9/13 – Santa Cruz
9/16 – Joshua Tree
9/17 – Los Angeles
9/19 – Oakland
10/5 – Oakland (duo w/ Cole Pulice)
10/12 – Brattleboro
10/14 – Catskill
10/15 – Troy
10/16 – New York
10/17 – Washington DC
10/18 – Durham
10/20 – Asheville