There is something incredibly humble about Julian Lynch whether it’s in person (possibly one of the nicest and down to earth musicians I’ve ever met) or in his music. There’s a line between tenderness and spirituality in his songs that are so carefully crafted you don’t know where the boundaries are. Touching on psychedelia, world music, and indie lo-fi, Lynch is successfully using his knowledge from his ethnomusicology studies in Wisconsin on his latest album, Mare. The album drops on June 28 and I simply cannot wait for it to be available for everyone. It’s more than safe to say that this is one of the most gorgeous albums I’ve heard all year. I wouldn’t be surprised if it ended up in my top 20 albums for 2010 either.

Using a variety of layers that bring you into a hazy yet comfortable cloud of melodies and textures, Mare is exquisite from beginning to end. Just take a listen to the track, “Stomper,” below and get blissfully lost.

Stream: Julian Lynch – Stomper