Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Laura Valk expresses her creative facets under the musical moniker of Skout. The project is an introspective, thoughtful exploration of Valk’s mind under the sonic dress of indie, folk, and pop, all finely-tuned and delicately interwoven. Along with the longtime collaboration of Connor Gladney, Skout hops and tumbles with a commitment to recognizing the ups and downs of modern living; the movement, the pauses, the sheer delights, and the crushing losses – often self-inflicted. While the rhetoric sounds fairly lofty, Skout’s new EP, Patterns (out today!), is a testament to Valk’s ability to create music that flows with positivity and charm, regardless of the messages embedded within. While lead single “Move” takes center stage, Patterns is a complete...
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