The songs on Love Is A Stone seem to absorb the space around them. “Musically, we probably pick up some of the tones, spaciousness, vacancy of society, and tranquility of this small mountain-town,” observes Samuel.
“Being a lot closer to the natural world puts you in a little bit of a dreamlike state,” Hannah adds. “It changes your sensory interpretations. There’s a distinction between manmade stimulus and nature that slowly seeps into your psyche.”
The new songs showcase the expanded sonic palette of The Woodlands, which incorporates analog synths and organic percussion in addition to their traditionally pure instruments like acoustic guitar, cello, strings and piano.