(Published by Zocalo Magazine on April 2, 2014.) Transcendent and ethereal are not adjectives to be taken lightly, but such descriptions of this gloriously heart-wrenching debut release are more than apropos. The 10-track album features poetic storytelling, presenting evocative slices of life that put the listener into the thick of alternately uncomfortable and uplifting tales. The lulling songs are reflective, haunting; there’s lightness to the depth, a deft touch that features spaces … [Read more...]
Tesoro’s Resplendent Dazzle
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on March 10, 2014.) A new self-released studio album captures the essence of the band’s live performances. The musical palate of this 11-track, self-titled album is beautifully complex while remaining completely accessible. Tesoro melds amazing instrumentation with passionate vocals that are at times bold, other times mellow, but always richly textured. The sexy, sultry songs cull from a variety of styles with flamenco at the core. Co-founder/guitarist … [Read more...]