Myer U Clark

“I feel at home when I hear disorientation in a song. It feels natural. Even a bit moving,” says Myer U Clark. It’ll come as no surprise to those who’ve had the joy of hearing the Bristol singer-songwriter’s new album Tinderbox. It’s a record of elegant and sophisticated off-kilter folk pop that constantly undercuts itself, nimble guitar leading the listener down melodic paths that appear inviting, but soon start winding their way in curious unexpected directions as it takes them deeper, buffeted by banjo, viola, cabasas, oboe, double bass and harmonium. It’s the kind of strange music Clark’s loved since encountering John Williams’ E.T. soundtrack as a child. “The chords are crazy,” he says. “I was obsessed with the big changes you never would have expected. I think I’m trying to do that too.”