Mix together three talented, jazzy, soulful singer-songwriters, a wide array of instruments (think trumpet, marimba, pan flute, harp – which can all be found on track Symmetry), and some pristine production, and you get Troubadour, the second album from American trio The Stepkids.
The record's ten tracks span decades of influences, providing 1960s pop (The Lottery) alongside modern R&B that recalls labelmates Aloe Blacc and Mayer Hawthorne. If you're looking for a left-of-centre addition to your record collection then Troubadour is the album for you. In delivering it, The Stepkids leave the hearts and souls wide open. An impressive offering.
