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Justin Connor?s debut album, Kaliyuga, boldly sets out to go where no CD has ever gone before ? showcasing Justin?s knack for crafty songwriting, sonic landscapes, and catchy riffs that seek to soothe the senses with a common collective thread of consciousness. Kaliyuga reflects a fearless celebration of various musical styles and sounds, infusing dreamy melodies, lush arrangements, 70?s classic rock acoustics, honky-tonk piano riffs, and spacy mantras. "The album title, Kaliyuga, is a Vedic reference to the age that we?re all currently living in ? an age defined by war, greed, consumption, decadence, and an overall deterioration of human existence. After months of pouring through various Vedic texts," Justin says reflectively, "I began to sense a strong correlation between many of the deeper truths and questions that I was having trouble understanding in my own life, to the many obstacles that this time period reflects?so I guess this album evolved in an attempt to elicit consciousness, while remaining aware of the many pitfalls that Kaliyuga may present along the way." The heart of the music is centered on Justin?s soulful voice and introspective lyrics, which often embodies a soft, earnest whisper reminiscent of a young Roger Waters. Kaliyuga has been hailed by numerous critics, who?ve compared the music to many of Justin?s own inspirations including Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and the Velvet Underground, among others. However, Justin puts his own stamp on defining an original, idiosyncratic lo-fi aesthetic that?s contemplative in both style and sound. In the process, he?s created not only an accessible singer-songwriter pop album, but a genre defining sound with style to spare.