Shep Treasure
‘Shep Treasure’
Self-released
There’s a warm glow that radiates from Shep Treasure’s newly released, self-titled EP. It’s the kind of warmth that you find in disquieting times. Maybe it’s okay when things are not okay — when all that’s left are ghosts of perceptions you once agonized over. All seven songs, written by Sabrina Nichols, are unsettling but somehow homey. Nichols is an established songwriter with a growing repertoire of bedroom-pop, going back to her time in the all-too-short-lived band, Slumbers.
More than just bedroom tapes, however, this is a full-band, full-of-sound EP. Jangly ’90s guitar, melancholic vocal lines, and quick-witted lyrics fit snugly in a four-piece format. Everything about ‘Shep Treasure’ is done with heart and crystal-clear intention. It’s honest and raw, but it’s also damn fun to bop along to. This EP should be required listening for everyone’s winter survival playlist.
This article appears in Jan 15-21, 2020.
