Fresh, raw, lively, tender - all words that describe Hayley Heynderickx’ garden of acoustic delights. Her debut LP I Need To Start A Garden follows a string of digital singles and a collaborative EP with Max García Conover. Her voice is often compared to her contemporary Angel Olsen, but her delicate harmonies and shivering timbre also bring to mind Laurel Canyon-inspired Alela Diane. Opening track “No Face” begins as a minimalist reference to a character in a Miyazaki film (Spirited Away) but unfurls in a harrowing fashion. “The Bug Collector” is an album highlight, the lyrics revealing a web of delicately layered analogies over finger-picked guitar, moody brass, and ethereal backing vocals. “Worth It” is the most capital R Rock moment here, 8 minutes of acoustic and electric guitar interplay and scampering snares. “Show You A Body” is anxious piano and mantra-like lyrics with an eerie urgency. Multicolor marble variant with printed inner sleeve, Turntable Lab exclusive! Recommended.

Turntable Lab exclusive

marbled color vinyl pressing

printed inner sleeve

limited edition of 300

also available at our New York storefront

music label: Mama Bird Recording Co 2019

TTL Editions 020

reviewed by BURPEE 05/2019