Chadwick Stokes: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

His songs feel familiar; they re old friends before the first play is done. They d fit nicely on a mix alongside Paul Simon or the McCartney side of The Beatles. But the songs of Chadwick Stokes aren t throwbacks so much as timeless tunes paintings with words and crafty melodies with changing keys and colors. The first time I heard Stokes solo music he s also the singer for the bands Dispatch and State Radio came at the top of this year with the release of The Horse Comanche, a brilliant collection of songs filled with simplicity and orchestrations reminiscent of Beatles producer George Martin. Stripped to their core, these tunes still feel strong, making this a great introduction to a talent who deserves a wider audience. BOB BOILEN Set List Pine Needle Tea 0:00 Horse Comanche 4:05 I Want You Like A Seatbelt 11:20 Credits Producers: Bob Boilen, Maggie Starbard; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Morgan McCloy, Maggie Starbard; Assistant Producer: Annie Bartholomew; photo by Morgan