Horse Feathers

Portland, OR

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About

Born and raised in Lewiston, ID, Justin Ringle has a natural affinity with the West. Its space, beauty, and nonconformity seem to be reflected in the music of his band Horse Feathers, named after an expression he heard his grandfather use. In Ringle's hands, the common meaning of this expression comes to life: two things that can't possibly exist together are spun into a gossamer delicacy of music shot through with lyrical weight.

After a year of touring the US in various incarnations, Horse Feathers signed to Kill Rock Stars and proceeded to record this, their second album: 'House With No Home'. On it they have distilled their sound into a brilliant statement of minimalist Americana. Peter and Heather's precisely arranged strings step cautiously in and around Justin's haunting vocal lines, and the economy of music is also reflected in the lyrics - a few evocative phrases tell rich stories, each word weighted and delivered with careful purpose. It is an album infused with rare power and emotion, restrained but always present, where the gaps between the notes can be as important as the notes themselves.

"Ringle is a maker of time standing still long enough to let escape a story of unimaginable character and fascinating sorrow. He is a maker of the kinds of signature moves of conceptual nakedness in beauty -- of nature playing selfishly." - Daytrotter

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Videos(9)

Horse Feathers - Like Lavender (Live at KUT)

Horse Feathers - Interview 2 (Live at KUT)

Comments(9)

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Kitten Mechanics, Apr 10:

very nice, very nice

Matt Larson, Apr 01:

very nice indeed.

WE READ MINDS, Nov 10, 2008:

SO BEAUTIFUL - great work

BlackJackDavey, Nov 09, 2008:

Hey guys, I just wanted to say that in the time since we became virb friends, you have become one of my top favourite bands. I hope one day you'll come visit us in Canada.

Misty Socks, Nov 02, 2008:

Hi !
I like the photo on the swing.
See you

DIVIT, Oct 17, 2008:

I think your music is awesome.. the mellow, folk, americano -like- music you harness.. purely genuine and quite a classic sound.. If you all head towards Texas in your touring, be sure to post when an where.. Keep up the amazing art you have..