Michael Feuerstack - Natural Weather (2019)

It’s easy to lump Montreal’s Michael Feuerstack into the confessional singer-songwriter category. On the surface, he fits the bill; he’s a guy who travels the world playing guitar songs under his own name. Sometimes it’s with a rotating cast of musicians and other times — like in June when he tours Europe — it’s just Feuerstack and his music. Instead of confessions, Feuerstack is the one asking the questions leaving it open for the listener to make the confession. His music is chill and at times the lyrics weigh heavy.

On Feuerstack’s fourth full-length album, Natural Weather, the artist offers the chance for the listener to become like an adventurer on a scavenger hunt. Observations and clues are left, but the questions remain open-ended.

“Even when there’s a narrative in one of my songs, it’s usually not that linear. It’s not mapped out very clearly,” says Feuerstack.