Encompassing a compositional range from the aching nostalgia of lost loves to the sassy, satirical snark of socio-political commentary lies the lyrical inspriation of The Whispering Tree‘s Bones of Better Days. These intricately arranged pieces are the thoughtfully fleshed-out creations of the seasoned duo of El Kleiner and Elie Brangbour. The self-produced, eight-song EP effortlessly caresses the cheeks of lovelorn Americana and kisses the lips of winsome country folk. Soaring and confident vocals meet top-shelf chops and spot-on instrumentation choices, resulting in a sonically expansive landscape that even captures the dichotamous blush of chamber pop and rockabilly. “In service of the song” seems a trite and tried sound bite these days, but it still is, and should be, the difference between good and great. This Beacon-based, Franco-American force has wrapped up a passionate, introspective, and journeyed piece in an expertly crafted bow just waiting for the effortless tip-tap of our fingertips.
This article appears in March 2026.
