CANT: Artist You Should Know

From our NYC correspondent DJ Jason Eldredge:

Chris Taylor’s producing skills became readily apparent in 2004 when he joined the folk rock band, Grizzly Bear. His work on their albums “Yellow House” and “Veckatimist” (plus, the latest The Morning Benders album, “Big Echo“) truly shined and announced an artist who was reinventing modern-day standard forms of musical soundscapes in new w

When listening to any record produced by Taylor, one is usually transported to another realm by some seriously wistful overtones and seemingly unearthly sounds. Thankfully those qualities haven’t changed on the artist’s debut solo album, released this week on his own Terrible Records label under the moniker of CANT.

A burst of beats explodes into the leadoff track entitled, “Too Late, Too Far“, which is one of the many standouts from the new release, provocatively entitled “Dreams Come True.”

01 Too Late, Too Far by Transdreamer Records

Taylor’s vocals on the collection are often ethereal, at times commanding, and always beautiful. Brief Radiohead-esque piano interludes or sketches also pepper the release, which you’ll wish could go on forever. Other gems include the title track, “Dreams Come True” and a funky, space-age sounding smooth jam called, “The Edge“.

Overall, there isn’t a bad song on the release and the record solidifies Chris Taylor as an independent entity under the guise of a very talented multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, and artist. Highly recommended. (oh, and see the live show when they come through LA at the Troubadour on October 8. Full tour dates below!)

-Jason Eldredge

Editor’s Note: This is the CANT track Jason Bentley has really been digging:

02 Believe by Transdreamer Records

CANT Tour Dates

October 1 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR

October 2 Media Club Vancouver, BC

October 3 Triple Door Seattle, WA

October 5 The Independent San Francisco, CA

October 7 Soda Bar San Diego, CA

October 8 Troubadour Los Angeles, CA

October 11 Urban Lounge Salt Lake City, UT

October 12 Larimer Denver, CO

October 14 The Bottleneck Lawrence, KS

October 15 7th Street Entry Minneapolis, MN

October 16 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI

October 18 Lincoln Hall Chicago, IL

October 19 Magic Stick Detroit, MI

October 21 Garrison Toronto, ON

October 22 Cabaret Mile End Montreal, QC

October 24 Middle East Downstairs Boston, MA

October 25 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY

October 27 Johnny Brenda’s Philadelphia, PA

October 28 Rock and Roll Hotel Washington, DC

October 29 Moog Festival Asheville, NC