Fran's New Album "Leaving" Out Now !
Leaving the new album from Fran is out today!! Pitchfork praised Fran’s debut as “thoughtful, authentic, and occasionally fantastic” debut, which Stereogum dubbed “beautifully languid” and “effortlessly catchy.” Here Jacobson’s sharply wry anecdotes feel astutely impactful, w/effortless melodic guitar & string arrangements creating a heartrending backdrop that showcases Fran as another force to watch in the constantly evolving Chicago music scene.
“A kaleidoscope of grounding moments, existential outbursts, and personal anecdotes underscored by Jacobson’s arresting vocals lying somewhere in between Weyes Blood and Jessica Pratt.” - Uproxx
“Artfully spare & slow-moving folk rock.” - Paste
“Gorgeous indie folk with just a touch of country twang.” - BrooklynVegan
“Drove me crazy and made me happy all at the same time…has been on repeat in my brain for a week, I love it.” - Bob Boilen, NPR’s All Songs Considered
“Jacobson ambles into notes from unexpected angles, emboldening the question marks behind interrogative, introspective lyrics” - Pitchfork
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“Leaving,’ the sophomore album from Fran, finds the band at a crossroads of loss and possibility, forged through Maria Jacobson’s preoccupation with the climate crisis as well as newfound contemplation of the intertwined nature of theology and religion. There’s an overarching spirit of home that overlays these heavy themes, however, and both gently intentional and evocative, her deliberate musings convey a type of music that feels tactile to the touch. On “Leaving” Jacobson’s sharply wry anecdotes feel astutely impactful, with effortless melodic guitar and string arrangements creating a heartrending backdrop that showcases Fran as another force to watch in the constantly evolving Chicago music scene. Angular, precise and filled with melodic entanglement, this spirited culmination of modern indie folk songwriting, strings and electric guitars highlight the potential release and joy of Jacobsen’s apt storytelling.
“Leaving,’ the sophomore album from Fran, finds the band at a crossroads of loss and possibility, forged through Maria Jacobson’s preoccupation with the climate crisis as well as newfound contemplation of the intertwined nature of theology and religion. There’s an overarching spirit of home that overlays these heavy themes, however, and both gently intentional and evocative, her deliberate musings convey a type of music that feels tactile to the touch. On “Leaving” Jacobson’s sharply wry anecdotes feel astutely impactful, with effortless melodic guitar and string arrangements creating a heartrending backdrop that showcases Fran as another force to watch in the constantly evolving Chicago music scene. Angular, precise and filled with melodic entanglement, this spirited culmination of modern indie folk songwriting, strings and electric guitars highlight the potential release and joy of Jacobsen’s apt storytelling.
Get Fran’s new album “Leaving” bundled with “A Private Picture” for one low price!