In Vermont’s serene backdrop, singer-songwriter Reid Parsons has quietly crafted one of the year’s most anticipated debut albums, Back to Back, arriving on April 25th. Parsons is already drawing comparisons to artists like Anaïs Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt, yet their distinctive, reflective songwriting voice carves out an entirely new musical space. The album’s lead single, “Back to Back,” beautifully captures relationships’ quiet yet powerful dynamic, reflecting on how closeness and separation coexist. Recorded direct-to-tape at Burlington’s iconic Tank Recording Studio under the careful guidance of engineer Ben Collette, the album resonates with warmth and authenticity. Parsons carefully constructs their songs, blending gentle rhythms with thoughtful storytelling, creating music that feels...