Jeff Tobias

Over the past twenty years, Jeff Tobias has been a constant collaborator; most recently, in bands like Sunwatchers, Modern Nature, and Thee Reps. This is in addition to his work as a sideman with artists including Brigid Dawson, David First, and Dan Friel, among others. This work has been borne out in contributions to nearly ninety physically released recordings, as well as frequent tours across North America and Europe. It’s due in large part to these crucial experiences in learning from others over the course of nearly two decades of music-making that Tobias is now able to present Recurring Dream, his debut full length as a solo artist. While Tobias’ previously released limited cassettes featured formal composition (Some, Soap Library, 2016) and free improvisation (Completely Phantom, Baked Tapes, 2018), Recurring Dream is a pop record with various non-pop genes spliced into its arrangements: minimalism, funk, math rock, post-punk, prog. It’s also the most accessible and personal music he’s ever made.