Real Home by Kiran Leonard

Life passes by like a whirlwind, laughing at our labors as one by one our towers fall, maps fade, blades rust. Relishing in this chaos, Real Home by Kiran Leonard takes a kite out and plays in the gale of time, dancing wildly and energetically even in its most pensive moments. This folksy alternative rock record comes to life by the magical breath of its instantly lovable vocalist, a voice that rapidly alternates between deep bellows and wavering falsettos as it struggles to take snapshots of a blurry world shooting past. All the while, an incredibly solid backing band weaves in and out of folk arpeggios, post-rock builds, mathy sequences, and anything else this wild vocalist may require along this unforgettable journey. As the story progresses, however, the esoteric lyrics and diverse playing styles coalesce into their most lucid forms yet, grasping hold of a tender love story to slow this album’s mad dash through personal history. Suddenly, moments become worth cherishing; chaos becomes endearing; the horizon explodes into infinity, holding the sun in the sky forever.