Barchords, the sophomore album from Bahamas, is set for release on February 7th by Brushfire Records. Bahamas is a moniker for Afie Jurvanen, a highly sought after musician who spent three years as a guitarist/pianist for Feist, as well as many others.

The 12 songs on Barchords defy simple categorization. Juvanen’s vocal delivery and masterful playing create a distinctive sound that is both subtle and intense. His soulful folk features sparse arrangements where the space is as powerful as the performance. Jurvanen possesses a unique gift for restraint that accentuates the impact of his songs. He does this while incorporating an array of styles, yet always maintaining his own. From the understated blues of the opening track “Lost In The Light” to the pop-infused “Caught Me Thinking” to the classic standard feel of “Time and Time Again”, the songs on Barchords continue to reveal themselves far beyond the literal interpretation of the lyrics upon the initial listen.

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