Four luminaries of acoustic music today have united as Hawktail to create this
album of modern, original instrumental music, a dormant category for bands
within the American folk realm. This is refreshing, beautiful music that stands
apart from anything like it in music today. While they are unopposed to flexing
their prowess from time to time, shredding isn’t their main focus: they present
beautiful, winding melodies; moments of humor, surprise, and elation; and a
different world - with its own characters - in each number. They have been
collaborating for over ten years in different formations, but Unless represents a
new beginning. A mixture of recordings from the studio and from shows, this
album was written to be played live for people in a room. The inclusiveness of
that extends beyond the speakers: a finger on the string, a rush of energy when
you didn’t expect it - this is music made to be enjoyed. Expect more from
Hawktail, because it is clear they have stepped into a quick current. In the
meantime and forevermore, enjoy Unless, their debut album.