Across all ten songs, Dawson's voice, with his soulful, golden burr, communicates with searing emotion and resilience. That visceral and instantly recognizable tone finds an ideal complement in an ensemble of principally Chicago-based musicians and close friends. My last album was pretty much all me, Dawson says. It was recorded and mixed mostly during the pandemic - I played all the instruments and sang all the parts (except for Diane on one and my friend Alton [Smith] playing keys on one song). So for this album I wanted to NOT do that. I wanted to play a 'dream band' of amazing Chicago musicians I've worked with over the last 15 years or so.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
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Denon DP-400
Featuring a high-precision, belt-driven mechanism and an adjustable tonearm that ensures optimal tracking and minimal resonance
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Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
Combining classic design with modern Bluetooth connectivity, built-in amplification and versatile inputs, these speakers deliver rich, balanced sound.
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
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Technics SL-1500C Turntable
Features a direct-drive motor, a high-precision tonearm, and a premium MM cartridge, delivering exceptional sound quality
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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hemlocke springs the apple tree under the sea
Good Luck Have Fun Records, LLC
February 13, 2026 -
Howling Bells Strange Life (Red)
Nude Records
February 13, 2026 -
Volumes Mirror Touch
Fearless Records
February 27, 2026 -
Thomas Raggi Masquerade
Sony UK
December 12, 2025 -
This Is Lorelei Holo Boy
Double Double Whammy
December 12, 2025 -
Maneka bathes and listens (Red Galaxy)
Topshelf Records
December 12, 2025 -
Ugly Kid Joe Menace To Sobriety
Deko Music
December 19, 2025 -
VA Now Yearbook Presents The 60s; Volume 1: 1960-1962 (Bright Red) [3xLP]
Universal UK
November 28, 2025 -
Imarhan Essam
City Slang
January 16, 2026 -
Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore Tragic Magic
Infine
January 16, 2026 -
Fu Manchu The Return Of…Live (Magenta)
At The Dojo Records
January 16, 2026 -
Ladytron Paradises [2xLP]
Nettwerk Records
March 20, 2026 -
Badge Epoch Furry Worried Ape
Telephone Explosion Records
December 5, 2025 -
Samm Henshaw It Could Be Worse
Liz Samuels Ltd T/A Samm Henshaw - USD
December 5, 2025