Talk Music Talk With Boice

A. Savage's solo debut, Thawing Dawn, is the 20th release on his own label, Dull Tools. After five full-lengths (and two EP’s) with Parquet Courts, the Brooklyn-based band Savage founded in 2010, Thawing Dawn is the glorious result of a “songwriting bootcamp” as he puts it. Savage still sings and plays guitar in the band, they're returning to the studio this year, but his abundant productivity yielded a collection of songs that didn't quite fit the group. Thawing Dawn is an album in every since of the word; a complete statement that deserves to be heard in whole to truly experience its great rewards. The album claims just about every genre yet still remains the province of Savage. It's the best consecutive 44 minutes of the year. Savage is also a visual artist; he designed Parquet Courts’ Human Performance album cover which received a 2017 Grammy nomination for Best Recording Package. [This episode features Thawing Dawn’s title track in its entirety.] Visit A. Savage online:                                   ht