Steve Von Till is streaming “A Life Unto Itself” off his new solo record of the same name, out May 12, 2015 (May 8, 2015 in Germany and May 11, 2015 in the UK and rest of Europe) via Neurot Recordings, here.

A Life Unto Itself ventures into compelling uncharted territory for its maker. His weathered, distinctive voice and sparse acoustic guitar provides a foundation, but a much wider variety of sonic textures are presented here. Bold and ambitious arrangements weave vintage synth, sublime strings, percussion, and electric guitars throughout these unique and expansive songs, as Von Till’s raspy whisper dives deeply inward, and speaks genuinely of visions, memories, and self-reflection in a way that feels both seasoned and exposed.

In creating the album’s myriad textures, Von Till was assisted by viola master Eyvind Kang, pedal steel wizard J. Kardong and percussionist Pat Schowe, all under the supervision of engineer and producer Randall Dunn, with whom he recorded and mixed the album at Avast! Recording Co. in Seattle. He and his fellow travelers take the listener on a pilgrimage through hidden inner worlds, occasionally surfacing for brief sojourns through the American West (“In Your Wings”), Old World Europe (“A Language of Blood”) and more modern points unknown (“Night of the Moon”).

A Life Unto Itself Track Listing:
01. In Your Wings
02. A Life Unto Itself
03. A Language Of Blood
04. Night Of The Moon
05. Birch Bark Box
06. Chasing Ghosts
07. Known But Not Named

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