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Jesse Blake Rundle writes songs and scores films from his home in Boise, Idaho. His sophomore album, "Next Town's Trees," (March 2023) is a deeply personal collection of songs reflecting significant life changes – coming out as queer, departing from religious ties, and embracing sobriety. The album was quickly followed by the Artifacts of Water EP, released by Doe Records (Portland, OR) in October 2023. On the stage, a four-piece band - Mike Harris on clarinet, Thomas Paul on guitar, and David Kelly on drums - breathes fresh life into the songs with new arrangements. Drawing from his background in classical composition and film scoring, Jesse's music is marked by cinematic flair and rich textures. His lyrics are influenced by American modernist poetry, offering narratives that resonate with contemporary audiences. Mondo Sonoro praises Jesse's work, stating, "The North American artist skillfully sketches the sinuous lines of an album that flows with the urgency of a river, envelops listeners with the warmth of a bonfire, and captivates with the meditative silence of a forest."