Though Smoke Season (Gabrielle Wortman and Jason Rosen) formed officially just over a year and a half ago, they have a poise and scope that reflects the maturity of a seasoned group. Perhaps it is for this reason that the pair have garnered acclaim from fans and critics alike following the release of their debut EP Signals last year.
To say that Smoke Season is a mash-up of sorts is a bit of an understatement. Pop, rock, electronic, Americana, and folk elements collide in an inspired way. Things kick off with “Badlands”, which reminded me at times of Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Civil Wars, and a handful of other artists. EPs are for experimenting, for testing the waters, and for prefacing what’s to come, and with Hot Coals Cold Souls, Smoke Season has done just that, leaving us with four tracks that give us a glimpse into the forward-thinking minds of Wortman and Rosen.
The Fat Angel Sings 