Todd Kessler
Timeless Songs, Universal Stories
Haunted by the echoes of lockdown, Todd Kessler's new album is a stark and beautiful reckoning with identity, mortality, and the search for solid ground. He chased the ghosts of his musical heroes to Ireland, seeking a sound as authentic as the questions that plagued him. Under the transformative touch of producer Hally, and with the bedrock laid by rhythm section Robbie Malone (David Gray) and Graham Hopkins (Glen Hansard), he forged a collection of songs that are both vulnerable and defiant. Kessler's voice, raw and resonant, weaves through organic, meticulously crafted arrangements, creating a soundscape that is at once intimate and epic, a testament to the enduring power of honest artistry.