The River Otters
The River Otters are Robinson Earle (Guitar/Vocals), Michael Buckley (Bass), David Barrett (Drums), and Lillian Faith (Keyboard/Vocals).They are an Alt-Folk band from North Carolina . Their eclectic sound draws from both traditional and post-modern influences. 2024’s “Adshusheer” was an instrumental tribute to the landscape of the Piedmont. Their forthcoming album, “Romp”, is a celebration of life, love, and friendship.
If you want a place to reveal itself to you, you must learn its true name.The first European to visit the woods that we now call home was hosted by the locals in an indigenous village that was later abandoned in the flurry of colonization. The precise location of Adshusheer has been lost, but this strangely sibilant word lingers like a mantra on our tongues.
These songs are a magical realist projection. They are seeds of myth. They were rehearsed in a pine grove, and recorded in a cabin at the forests edge. We dedicate this album to the genius loci, the protective spirit of this land who permitted us to create an album in her honor. We hope to have captured some of the darkness, mystery, and joy that lingers among these trees.
Reviews
“. . .a psychedelic folk journey into mysterious places”
Queen City Sounds and Art
“. . .a magical realist projection and a mythological seed.”
Wax Vinyl Records
“. . .an album abundant in memorable atmosphere and gently unfolding melodic beauty.”
Obscure Sound
“. . .a wonderfully warm and enchanting listen.”
Mystic Sons
“. . .a brazen inventiveness that transcends traditional folk boundaries.”
Last Day Deaf
