Let It Hiss feels like an album made in listening mode. From the first moments, The Barr Brothers sound less interested in making a statement and more focused on creating space — space for texture, for breath, for songs that unfold at their own pace. After a long silence and a period of personal upheaval, this record doesn’t announce a return so much as it settles back into the room.
The Barr Brothers have always lived somewhere between genres, and that instinct remains intact here. Folk is still the backbone, but it’s threaded with blues phrasing, experimental rhythms, and a deep attention to atmosphere. Guitars coil instead of strut, percussion feels hand-built rather than driven, and nothing is in a hurry to resolve. The album moves slowly, but with intention.
Restraint is the real engine of Let It Hiss. Brad Barr’s guitar work is expressive but inward, favoring texture and feel over flash. Andrew Barr’s drumming leans into subtlety, letting grooves appear organically rather than forcing momentum. Silence isn’t something to be filled — it’s part of the arrangement. The songs ask you to lean in.
