Dark Tea's Sophomore Self Titled LP Out Today!
Dark Tea (also known as II and/or Crowd) is a record of deeply personal, interior reflections – the “stream-of-consciousness ramblings of a neurotic,” as Gary puts it – contrasted with the wide open spaces of an idyllic American soundscape. The twelve-track collection expands the group’s sound from their previous LP (also called Dark Tea), further exploring the cinematic visions and twangy folk narratives of Dark Tea bandleader Gary Canino. It’s the product of a tangled web of confidantes, collaborators, guides, and inspirations, each of whom helped usher in the new album. Gary’s efforts have also extended beyond the score and into the visual, channeling his Cassavetes obsession into discrete works of short-form filmmaking. It’s a continuation of the Dark Tea vision: creativity, commitment, nurturing a sense of wonder through the haze of nostalgia, while looking toward the future.
