Jacob Morris is from Athens, Georgia. He started playing cello in Austin, TX at the age of four, along with his musical family until he left home. The unique music community that is Athens attracted him years back, and since then he has supported some of its finest musicians and songwriters playing cello, guitar, bass, and keys with artists such as Ham 1, Vic Chesnutt, Liz Durrett, Madeline, and currently Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers.

Taking cues from the psychedelic pop and folk of this robust scene, he has crafted a most impressive debut with his Moths album. A beautiful voice—reminiscent of Elliott Smith, Love is Overtaking Me-era Arthur Russell, and John Cale—paired with a timeless songwriting sense that evokes reflection and meditation akin to a late 60’s Nick Drake or Roy Harper tracks, Morris seams it all together with a roster of eclectic musicians that have played with everyone from The Olivia Tremor Control, Silver Jews, Clem Snide, and many others.

Moths will be released on the 4th December via Cloud Recordings, a label run by members of The Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System. Whet your appetite with the jaunty Wet Cigarette.

Download Jacob Morris – Wet Cigarette mp3 (from Moths)