Jessica Pratt

About

Jessica Pratt doesn't just sing songs; she exhumes them from some half-remembered dreamscape, a place where Laurel Canyon's canyons echo with the ghostly melodies of medieval madrigals. Her voice, a delicate instrument often compared to Vashti Bunyan or Joni Mitchell, floats above intricate fingerpicked guitar arrangements, creating a sonic tapestry that is both ethereal and deeply personal. Pratt's self-titled debut, recorded in her bathroom on a four-track, immediately established her as a force. Subsequent albums, like "On Your Own Love Again" and "Quiet Signs," further refined her unique blend of folk, psych-folk, and jazz influences, earning critical acclaim for their lyrical depth and haunting melodies. Eschewing typical careerist moves, Pratt has maintained a quietly singular path, content to let her music speak for itself. Her intimate performances, often solo or with minimal accompaniment, create an almost devotional experience for her devoted fanbase. Her work with composers like Arthur Russell is a testament to her impact. After a five-year pause after "Quiet Signs", she has just recently released "Here in the Pitch".