Earlier than Daylight is a resonating new EP from A Farewell Machine, the challenge of Bay Space-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Justin Vanegas. mixing uncooked emotional candor with imaginative, character-driven storytelling. Its sound spans from memorable rock to emotive folks, navigating heartbreak, resilience, and the quiet triumphs of rising aside.
“Assist to Lie” kicks off the EP with a narratively consuming enchantment, maneuvering from the “packs her baggage once more and heads out to the station” on-the-road traversing into a wonderful string-laden “she’ll nonetheless sleep tonight” reassurance. The ascended emotion within the “dawn” ascent continues the dynamic vocal aptitude, shifting in its development from folk-ready introspection to rousing Americana theatrics. “Jesters and Spies” comes subsequent, sending chills within the “I used to be in love” heart-on-sleeve and “open your eyes” beckoning; it’s one other glorious use of strings inside a rousing guitar-led drive.
One other spotlight, and one which closes out the album with satisfying attract, “Did I Do That?” options the additions of M Jones and Judy Cruces. Shimmering guitars and vibrant strings complement the melodic vocal switch-ups, into the “…for awhile at the least” craving, and sustaining a way of tolerating connection all through. “I don’t care if it’s meant to die,” the vocalists burst forth through the finale, showcasing the challenge’s extra folk-forward talents. All 5 tracks on the Earlier than Daylight EP impress with their sturdy songwriting and palpable emotion.
