Electric Blue Yonder - Joseph Terrell

Electric Blue Yonder

A traveling troupe of intrepid space folk explorers, Electric Blue Yonder (EBY) examines the mysteries of the universe and reports their findings through song. Described as “Real American Space Folk,” the band draws its inspiration from the psychedelic folk, surf, and cosmic country rock of the 60s and the Space Age prog/art rock explorations of David Bowie and Pink Floyd, all while shifting time to the early roots and parlour style guitar of the 20th century. The result is a genre-bending mix that captures a nostalgic familiarity while simultaneously transporting you into uncharted territory.

Joseph Terrell has spent 10 years singing, writing songs, and playing guitar with Americana quartet Mipso. His debut solo album "Good For Nothing Howl" (Sleepy Cat Records) features talking roses, screaming oak trees, and the fortune-telling powers of persimmons. In nine songs as intimate as they are intense, Terrell’s fingerstyle guitar and relaxed vocals join contemporary string arrangements by producer Chris Boerner (Hiss Golden Messenger) and a pulsing rhythm section of Matt McCaughan (Bon Iver) and Cameron Ralston (Bonny Light Horseman). The result is a kaleidoscope of folk tradition and sonic playfulness with images of Terrell’s native North Carolina woods sparkling in the foreground, calling you to pay attention.