Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Scott Goldbaum releases his first solo EP, Protector, a five-track collection of songs following a susceptible character who needs protection even as he protects others. Self-produced, Protector merges elements of experimental folk music with indie-rock, accompanied by sumptuous string arrangements by Molly Rogers, upright bass from Kaveh Rastegar, drums and percussion by Kiel Feher, and mixing by Scott Gordon. Goldbaum’s credits include Sting, LAUV, Keith Urban, Skylar Grey, Charlotte Lawrence, and Maddie Poppe. Before taking a five-year hiatus from releasing music, Goldbaum fronted his former bands – Forebear, Wise Cub, and The Harm. Beginning with “Drive Too Fast,” a softly glittering tune that takes on an edgy flow, Goldbaum’s eloquently evoca...