You may have never heard of The Last Bison before stopping by UTG today, but if you’re a fan of pop-laden folk music then you may have just stumbled across your next addiction.
This morning, The Last Bison announced plans to release a new album on September 30 titled VA (pronounced ‘Virginia’). To mark the occasion and get fans excited for the record’s release, the band has also shared a new single titled “Every Time,” which has also been made available for free download. You can stream and enjoy the single below:
To capture the sounds on The Last Bison’s upcoming album, the band spent many days and nights in an old A-frame cabin, on the outskirts of the Great Dismal Swamp near the band’s home in Chesapeake, VA. Out of this rustic cabin emerged a collection of music with booming organic drums and energy beyond anything from their previous work.
Ben Hardesty, who is the primary songwriter and vocalist, also recorded the drum tracks on the new album. Andrew Benfante, who has played a 1930s reed organ on previous works, adds piano to the layers, and Amos Housworth has expanded from cello to offering all the bass tracks on the project. Dan Hardesty alternates from banjo to mandolin to guitar, while he and Annah Housworth, who plays bells, provide the lush backing vocals. Teresa Totheroh’s violin is the thread that sows the myriad parts together.
The Last Bison has also rolled out a full US tour for this Fall (dates below), which has them on the road from the end of September through November.
