With ‘Papier-mâché’, Canadian indie rockers Close Talker deliver a poignant ode to fatherhood’s fragility.
Over dreamy soundscapes, one of the band members unpacks the seismic life change of having a newborn. His gentle vocals perfectly capture the wonder and anxiety of being entrusted with a tiny human.
Fans of Tim Baker will feel right at home in the track’s intimate vulnerability, but Close Talker make it their own with textured instrumentals that blossom like a cherry tree in spring. ‘Papier-mâché‘ is indie folk at its most transportive and nourishing. The lullaby-like melodies and eloquent lyrics conjure both the terror and tenderness of raising a child. It’s a reminder that life’s beauty often lives side-by-side with its chaos.
Close Talker have crafted something quietly profound here – marrying musicality with emotional resonance. With its poetic candour, ‘Papier-mâché’ unveils this trio as master heartstring-tuggers. Their new album The Sprawl cannot come soon enough.
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