Lately Metallic Goldfish

On his debut solo albumLately,PaulSchaldachannels the human experience with a transparent, poetic purity.The Texas transplant troubadour'sfolk-flecked indie soul is at once vulnerable, personal, and hugely relatable.Latelyis a record permeated with love in all it's incarnations: romantic, familial, parental, brotherly, and musical. Album opener "Alarmist"sets the tone; it's an ode to the human experience with a vastness and sonic depth apt to it's subdued lyrical angst. Lead single "AnythingForYour Love" is a subtly exotic, slightly sepia-toned 70's radio recordproduced by AdrianQuesada of the Black Pumas.It's a statement of complete devotion with universally relatable lyrics and earworm melodies. Other gems include the "we've-all-been-there" sing-along "Can You See Yourself With Me" and the title track. Schaldahas traveled the world as part of the legendary Charles Bradleys's band and recorded some amazing records with Tom Brenneck asPauland the Tall Trees as well as his family harmony group the Sha La Das. The goal on his first solo record was to mix the energy of his East Coast family with his new Texas family. That manifests in the form of a stellar backing backing band that includesguitarist/musical director Robert Ellis,drummer Rich Terrana and Preet Patel (from NY band theFrightnrs), Brooklyn's Victor Axelrod (Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings) on keys, and Dallas luminaries Kevin and Becki Howard.