The Philadelphia psych-folk crew is back, and "Bird" is the first taste of their new record Autosmile. It's a lovely little gem, all woozy harmonies and drifting guitar lines that curl around you like smoke.
Fans who fell for the hazy sprawl of their earlier work will feel right at home here. This band has always known how to build a mood, from those long-form jams of the early days to the tighter songcraft they've been chasing lately. "Bird" splits the difference. It floats, then it lands, then it lifts off again.
Autosmile feels like the next real step, an album that leans into everything they do best: warm textures, patient melodies, that unhurried psych-folk glow. There's a hometown warmth to it too, the kind you only get from a group that's spent years grinding through Philly's DIY rooms.
Consider this a sleeper worth your time. If "Bird" is the opening move, the full record could be a stunner.