Peter Wolf Crier – Inter-Be

As a two-man band, Peter Wolf Crier wrings great mileage from Spartan ingredients. Former Wars of 1812 member Peter Pisano – Crier’s heart and soul – ended a songwriting drought with a one-night splurge of creativity that birthed Inter-Be’s early drafts, which were then whittled into shape with the help of Brian Moen’s brushed drums and melodic input.

The resulting style fits naturally on Jagjaguwar's roster, with echoes of Bon Iver in the vocals, Pink Mountaintops in the whiskey-and-tears gospel touches, and various other folk-influenced acts from the Indiana label’s registry on standouts like Hard As Nails’ slow-burn fever-dream and Down Down Down’s laidback lo-fi purr. That’s not to colour Inter-Be a derivation of its label-mates: whilst warm and familiar in places, Pisano is a strong songwriter who skilfully layers his material to ensure its glory grows with repeated listens. At once haunting and comforting – Inter-Be heralds a major talent. [Chris Buckle]