Warm Absence, from LA multi-instrumentalist Satchel Brown, aka Satchy, is a raw, sonic memoir born from the chaos of quarantine. Laced with a deep-rooted family history, Satchy’s creation pulls listeners into a world shaped by rare groove records, neo-soul, free jazz, and a rebellious streak of alternative sound. At once both nostalgically familiar and electrifyingly new, the result is a genre-bending album that’s a deep dive into grief, love, and the human condition – with Satchy’s introspective lyrics leading the way. 

For nearly a decade, Satchy has been a creative force in the Los Angeles music scene, whether tearing it up with the hardcore band Zulu or pushing boundaries in his solo work. Warm Absence is a vivid realization of his “alternative soul” vision. With guitars that sing, rhythms that entrance, and layers that beckon you deeper, this album is not only heard but experienced; where the echoes of the past crash into the now, leaving a trail of pure emotion in their wake.

The seeds of Warm Absence were planted in 2019 at the California Institute of the Arts, where Satchy meticulously wrote and recorded every track, playing each instrument with precision. As the pandemic swept in, the project took on new life, with LA producer Roger Habon (aka 10.4 ROG) adding a fresh, resonant depth to the sound. Warm Absence absolutely reverberates, marking Satchy as a formidable voice upon its release.