When J Travis set about recording his first full-length album, he was searching for solace from the outside world. The veteran musician and photographer turned inward, letting a sustained outpouring of ideas wash over his emotional uncertainty.

Isolated and searching for joy, his new music reflects that journey, welcoming a healthy dose of cathartic repose. United Hairlines explores a sense of self that feels like it’s sometimes slipping away, awash in a dream state.

It’s an album that embraces the importance of patience and dedication. Lovestruck songs that channel ‘90s influences, rendered through sparkly melodies, gauzy guitars, and introspective lyrics.

United Hairlines is a document of Travis’ kaleidoscopic sonic palette showcasing an elevated sonic maturity and bringing fuzzed-out idiosyncrasies into harmony. Full of mesmerizing intimacy that hints at everything from The Sundays and The Cure to Nada Surf and The War on Drugs, United Hairlines is a beguiling, ethereal debut.

J Travis looks to now lead with love instead of fear, showcasing a pure distillation of his life journey.