Milwaukee quartet
Longacre makes adult Americana that is perfect for coffee bars.
Acoustic guitar, lap steel and keyboards maintain a balance between
roiling and restraint. Singer Claire Chin’s sometimes-enigmatic,
philosophical lyrics fit with a meticulous tautness over aural lulls
and eruptions, like Sarah McLachlan or Natalie Merchant with a warmly
approachable archness. With a dash of reggae here and a pinch of
psychedelia there, Longacre has crafted a latte soundtrack that also
appeals to those who listen with more focus. Either way, it’s
professional and alluring.
