Audio By Carbonatix
Like a vacant wind whistling across a distant prairie, the New Amsterdams’ hollow-eyed ruminations are often eerie and unsettling yet at times unexpectedly enticing. The band’s fourth effort is a mostly furtive affair, one that takes time to gain traction. Many of the melodies linger just out of reach, and with several of the songs clocking in at well under three minutes, it’s a fleeting encounter at best. Nevertheless this is a band that puts the emphasis on ambiance, with pedal steel, harmonica, banjo, and muffled drums providing a hushed, economical backdrop for singer-songwriter Matt Pryor’s wistful reflections. “I was lost ’til I found you…. Stay if you want to,” Pryor gently intones on the lovely “Turn Out the Light,” making an inconclusive plea for mutual affirmation.
We’re thankful for you. Are you thankful for us?
We feel thankful for our staff and for the privilege of fulfilling our mission to be an unparalleled source of information and insight in Miami. We’re aiming to raise $30,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to this community.
Help us continue giving back to Miami.
