Hanalei

Like the calm before a storm and the eerie quiet that befalls you, Hanalei creates a fragile beauty by blending rich acoustic guitars and lush melodies with electronic pulse and programming.

The solo debut of Chicago transplant Brian Moss (of the post-punk band The Ghost), Hanalei takes a more subtle approach, blending elements of indie-rock, folk, pop, and americana with textured digital effects. Moss' whispered words, laced with arsenic and emotion, wax poetic with a soothing appeal. Recorded by Lance Reynolds (Naked Raygun, Alkaline Trio, Braid) at Hyper Space Studio in Chicago, We Are All Natural Disasters has a cinematic film noir appeal. A beautiful record with smart lyrics and sullen atmosphere, but lurking below the surface is a dangerous undercurrent of strife and dissention waiting to pull you under. For fans of: Postal Service, Iron & Wine, Death Cab, Calliope, or The Shins.