tjo.

I found a charming looking EP by TJO yesterday, and today discovered that Tara Jane O'Neil is an established musician as well as visual artist. Her fourth album will be released by Quarterstick (Touch & Go) Records in September, so drink all the Full Throttle you want now, because come September 12, all you'll want to do is meditate and relax. O'Neil has played with Ida, which reveal at least two (compound) probable facts: She has an inclination towards lushly quiet soundscapes without timidity, and I like her.
TJO's newest, In Circles, will showcase Tara's songwriting talents through pensive lyrics, sweeping strings (including her own violin playing), moving electric and acoustic guitars, and presumably some help from her friends. Fans of Iron & Wine, Ida and Elizabeth Mitchell will be delighted to listen closely as TJO sings her graceful whispers to them.



Tara Jane O'Neil's "Blue Light Room"
from In Circles

Tara Jane O'Neil's "The Poisoned Room"
from You Sound, Reflect