Pisgah Crafts Cinematic Indie Rock on Sophomore Album ‘Faultlines’
- Curious For Music Team
- Dec 29, 2025
- 2 min read
Pisgah’s Faultlines is a bold and emotionally resonant sophomore statement.
From the outset, the album signals a willingness to confront difficult truths, opening with “Cumulonimbus,” where lush guitars and shimmering synths mirror the turbulence of its lyrical themes. Pisgah demonstrates an acute ability to merge indie-rock sensibilities with confessional storytelling, creating songs that feel both intimate and cinematic.
Throughout the record, Pisgah navigates themes of trauma, loss, and self-discovery with remarkable clarity. “Bone to Pick” is a standout, a bare and unflinching reflection on sexual assault that allows the voice to do the heavy lifting. In contrast, tracks like “Bend to Break” channel a liberating energy, pairing euphoric alt-country instrumentation with driving percussion, offering moments of release amid the darkness. The album is a masterclass in balancing vulnerability with momentum.
The production on Faultlines, co-handled by Dan Duszynski, is a key strength. Minimalist passages are given space to breathe, while layered guitar work and cinematic swells provide emotional peaks that never feel excessive. Pisgah’s attention to sonic detail mirrors her visual and artistic inspirations, from desert storms to evocative photography, lending the record an immersive, atmospheric quality.
Lyrically, the album thrives on specificity and imagery. Tracks like “5ft2” honor family legacies, while “Favor” and “Splintering” explore personal failures and fractures with inventive metaphor. Each song feels deliberately placed, the tracklist unfolding like a narrative arc that examines both the aftermath of pain and the possibility of rebuilding. Pisgah’s songwriting is introspective yet accessible, inviting listeners into her world without feeling confessional for its own sake.
Faultlines is an album that lingers. Pisgah proves that indie rock can carry immense emotional weight while remaining sonically adventurous. Pisgah’s ability to translate personal experiences into universal resonance cements her as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary indie, and Faultlines marks a clear step forward in her artistic evolution.
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