PRESS

“He lets his inner, lunar voice shine – with a beauty somewhere between Andrew Bird, Shakey Graves and Dr. John “ - Bandwagon Magazine 2022

“fans can expect to hear an audio smorgasbord of tracks. The genre-jumping compilation, at times, is reminiscent of The Oh Hellos and, at others, it dives into Devendra Banhart territory. While the mood may change from tune to tune, one thing that doesn’t waver is the strength of musicianship and well-crafted lyrics put forth by LaFond.”- The Daily Camera 2022

“The ten tracks on the album [The Moon Leans In] also evoke a ’70s-era Harry Nilsson”.-Westword 2022

“Thom LaFond’s The Moon Leans In, follows a well known recording artist’s rule to a tee: “Excite the listener by welcoming them in.” Close, acoustic and intimate speckles of piano, pizzicato violin and nimble upright bass frame LaFond’s hushed, masculine baritone with gorgeous minimalism; a composition on par with a Kandinsky. “Did they take the moon you were after and give it back piece by piece?” the record’s first lyric asks, initiating a song and an album dense with gorgeous prose, artful arrangements and beautiful music.” -Bandwagon Magazine 2022

“a broad range of moods and styles, from stripped-down acoustic instrument-based songs to upbeat, up-tempo cuts, and even some early jazz and swing influences”- Copper Magazine 2022

"His playing genuinely lays out the right environment for each song. Thom is known to live his life in service to song. His originals are stocked with details, dissociative feelings, and disconnected phrases. His voice is dark and rich in harmonics"-The Bolder Beat 2020

Talkin' Music: Thom LaFond and Bob Boilen: KVNF Radio 2022 LISTEN HERE