Laura Gibson — KEXP Studios, Seattle, 2012

Filmed live session by American singer-songwriter Laura Gibson at Seattle radio station KEXP’s studios, recorded on February 2, 2012. A native of Oregon, Gibson crafts an intimate, literary folk, fed by field recordings, delicate arrangements and a soft, expressive voice. This live performance accompanies the release of her album La Grande, inspired by the small town of the same name lost in eastern Oregon, whose landscapes run through the writing of the record. Captured in the stripped-down spirit specific to KEXP sessions, filmed up close to the musicians by the station’s cameras, this performance showcases the finesse of acoustic textures and the artist’s delicate storytelling. Far from any overproduction, this filmed live concert offers a dive into American independent folk of the early 2010s, at the crossroads of the singer-songwriter tradition and a more adventurous sonic search. A choice capture for fans of folk, indie and sensitive acoustic music, served by KEXP’s renowned sound quality.