We’re super excited to share with you Cloudbelly’s latest work, “i know i know i know,” that beckons the audience into a sonic journey filled with strong emotions and flexibility of music. The album has 11 songs which are well produced and performed with great instrumentals hence; it depicts how the band is capable of writing catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics.
At its core, “i know i know i know” is a narrative about personal growth and resilience, born out of front-person Corey Laitman’s experiences with loss and acceptance. It serves as a poignant tale around relationship intricacy to healing. From the anthemic indie rock sound of “Handfuls” to the gentle folk ballads and experimental art-pop tracks, Cloudbelly demonstrates their mastery in blending different genres together while maintaining an emotional essence that runs throughout. There is power in the emphatic singing voice which conveys each line genuinely as well as strongly. The vocalist has one of the richest voices we’ve ever heard and her performance is always captivating.
In conclusion, Cloudbelly’s new album reveals much about artistic development and emotional complexity. “i know i know i know” is a captivating record from start to finish allowing us to glimpse into both musicians’ evolving identity in life as well as society including love, death or self-discovery journeys.
ABOUT THE BAND:
Cloudbelly is a chamber-pop indie folk band from Western MA with a sound that is at once intimate and cinematic. The group is fronted by singer-songwriter Corey Laitman, a former member of the NYC antifolk scene and Signature Sounds record label, whose ethereal poeticisms are delivered in a spellbinding voice that tips its cap to Sufjan Stevens and Joni Mitchell in equal measure. Laitman is joined by guitarist and ambient sound sculptor Sam Perry (SVIP), and drummer, producer, and sound mangler Nate Mondschein (who often works under the moniker of Best Mann). Together, the group makes music that sounds something like if boygenius, Grizzly Bear, Ed O’Brien, and a book of Anne Carson poems got snowed into the same roadside diner and decided to make an album while they waited out the storm. Cloudbelly released their sophomore record, ‘i know i know i know,’ on Feb 23, 2024 on Strange Library Records, and are kicking off a tour in support of the album to follow.
