In addition to making music, American Loren Kramar also engages in the creation of visual art. The title of his album Glovemaker refers to a glove that covers something, in this case it symbolizes the lines of the hand that are covered by it. It sounds a bit floaty and that's what Kramar's music sounds like, but that's not a bad thing. It produces dreamy songs in which Kramar says he uses his voice
… as a sculpting instrument. Kramar croons wistfully at it, in beautifully arranged songs with a chamber pop slant. From folky pop songs to undulating piano ballads, Kramar knows how to color his debut with verve, getting help for the string arrangements from Drew Erickson (known for Father John Misty and Mitski). (JvQ)more
