Been sitting on this release for what seems like ages. Ruby Fray is the latest project featuring Emily Beanblossom, whose prior work fits more within the freak-folk or even metal scenes but here turns in a nuanced and often gorgeous bit of lo-fi/hi-fi indie sounds. Some of the serene quality of this music must be because of the players, which include members of Desolation Wilderness and Lake, a couple of very dreamy bands also on K, but often it’s the gruff sweetness and strength of Beanblossom’s voice that makes this recording truly memorable. Pith is a fascinating piece of work, which I have the feeling the more I listen to it, the more indispensible it will become.