Unearthed Tapes Vol: I, II, & III – Press Release

I’m excited to announce the release of Unearthed Tapes Vol: I, II, & III, a collection of songs recorded between 1996 and 2006. These tracks sat quietly on old cassette tapes for over 20 years, and revisiting them has been like opening a time capsule of my younger self.

There’s something special about the rawness and imperfections of these recordings, especially in today’s world where AI can create everything with flawless precision. Back then, I was always striving for perfection—never quite satisfied with my writing or how the songs turned out. Now, I find myself embracing the flaws, the vulnerability, and the emotion that I poured into them at the time. It’s those very imperfections that make these songs feel so alive and personal to me.

This triple album is a treasure trove of memories—some songs I hadn’t heard in over two decades, others I had completely forgotten about. You’ll find tracks about love, anger, joy, sadness, aliens, playfulness, and self-reflection. It’s a journey through my mind and heart as a younger artist, recorded mostly on a four-track cassette recorder, with a few tracks from my first digital setup.

If you’re a fan of the raw, unpolished intimacy of Iron & Wine’s The Creek Drank the Cradle, Kurt Cobain’s Montage of Heck, or Jeff Buckley’s Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk, I think you’ll find something to connect with in Unearthed Tapes. I know three albums is a lot to take in, but I actually cut quite a few songs out!

I hope you enjoy this trip through time as much as I did rediscovering it.

Gav

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RELEASE DATE: 03/12/24

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“The Roundhead Session” is a brilliant showcase of Healy’s craftsmanship and a must-listen addition to his ever-expanding discography.