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Zachary Vito is Brook Terrace + Preps Debut LP

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Zachary Vito is no stranger to the indie scene, having played with Sonny and the Sunsets and April Magazine, among others, but now they are releasing a new LP under the Brook Terrace moniker. Now, I’ve spent several repeat sessions listening to this single, and every time I come back, I get those little raised hairs on my arm, like the first time I heard Elliott Smith. You’ll find the same intimacy in the vocals, like sharing a detailed whispering conversation with a dear friend. One spot Vito strikes out on his own is with some of the more wayward guitar excursions, no doubt influenced by spending time with producer Bill Ryder-Jones. The Brook Terrace LP is shaping up to be quite special, so keep an eye out for its release on December 16th.

Zachary Vito Shares New Tune

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It’s been a minute or two since we last heard from Zachary Vito. Last year, in fact. But, he has found himself stranded in California amidst the current crisis, and what’s an artist to but write a great song. He’s holed up with his new roommate Casey Golden, so they’ve pieced together some footage and offer you this really delicate pop ballad. I love how the guitar sounds solemn and sunny all at once, but mostly I’m in love with Vito’s vocal performance on this one. There’s this warmth and intimacy, it reminds me of singing to my daughter late at night, quietly letting listeners drift into their own headspace. Vito’s calling this a demo, as he hopes to go back and re-recod the tune when times are better for us all…but if you ask me, not much needs to be done here.

Give Zachary Vito a Chance

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When Zachary Vito‘s new single came across my radar, it did so with a Teenage Fanclub influence mentioned. I can hear a little bit of that in this single, particularly in the evolution of the song’s central melody. But, more than that, I hear this quiet elegance that seems fragile and wistful, almost as if a great song was written only to watch if fall apart before you. Zachary’s voice also has this personable quality to its softness, reminiscent of E. Smith at his most vulnerable. Word has it that a full-length isn’t too far off, with Bill Ryder Jones handling production.