For their new album Signs of Life, Earthquake Lights maintained a traditional approach to the process. While other artists try to reinvent the wheel with samples and even artificial intelligence, this Brooklyn-based ensemble feels more comfortable with more familiar instrumentation. Signs of Life is a celebration of craftsmanship and the old way of doing things. Analog and acoustic instruments were the focus of this set of songs, which is actually unique given the more recent trends in songwriting and production. Earthquake Lights tries to focus on writing records that focus on the human element of music. As a record, Signs of Life is focused and introspective. It focuses on evaluating self-fulfilling prophecies and coming to terms with past mistakes. Life is about assessing where you have...