The Big Takeover profiles Daphne’s artistry

Soulful singer Daphne Parker Powell put a pen to her pain on her upcoming album, The Starter Wife. Written over the past few years, while going through a difficult divorce. Powell is once again joined by longtime collaborator and violinist, Kieren Ledwidge. The brilliant playing of Ledwidge can be found everywhere on these 11 songs, highlighted by “Little Prince” and “Enough to Kill.” The production from Duane Lundy is top-notch, as well. But the real star of the show is Powell’s voice and words as she bares her soul for the sake of the record. The title track (listen below), “Something Like Heartache”, “Carry My Cage” are just a few of the standout tracks on this, her 6th LP. Much like contemporaries Phoebe Bridgers and Amanda Shires, the weight of the material never pulls you under, but floats along with you giving you time to take it all in.