Open Ocean

07/16/2022

"In Time is a gentle paen to life on the road, inspired by Carson’s time with Spirit Family Reunion. The track perfectly captures the transience and surreality of a long drive to nowhere, encapsulating the long stretches of seemingly endless highway that run through the heart of the country."

Thank you Caleb Campbell and Under the Radar for premiering Maggie Carson's video for In Time!

Link to the full article below. Get your copy of the record at https://openocean.nyc/maggie-carson/the-dark-was-aglow

Maggie Carson has a voice that could stop a freight train. We've heard it over the decade she spent singing with her band Spirit Family Reunion, but her voice is at its most powerful on The Dark Was Aglow, her first solo effort. In spite of Carson’s long tenure in traditional American music, this ...

07/08/2022

“If you could channel bluegrass through a punk rock filter - but avoid making it sound like punk - The Dark Was Aglow is where you would land.”

We’re loving this wonderful review of Maggie Carson's new record, beautifully written by Rachel Cholst for The Boot.

If you haven’t already, order your copy of the vinyl at https://www.openocean.nyc/maggie-carson/the-dark-was-aglow and stream in all the places.

Maggie Carson has a voice that could stop a freight train. We've heard it over the decade she spent singing with her band Spirit Family Reunion, but her voice is at its most powerful on The Dark Was Aglow, her first solo effort. In spite of Carson’s long tenure in traditional American music, this ...

07/07/2022

Rock is not dead, and art rock, well, it’s taken on multiple forms over the past decade. On occasion, it’s become indecipherable and at other times, inexplicably filled with majesty. The challenges abound in whichever direction we may find ourselves surrounded by it. Where does Sky Creature fit ...

06/30/2022

Thank you If It's Too Loud!

06/29/2022

"The Dark Was Aglow has aspirations reaching past traditional folk music both sonically and lyrically."

We love this wonderful review of Maggie Carson's record, thoughtfully written by Adam Witkowski. Thank you Glide Magazine!

If you haven't already, order your copy of the vinyl, in a screen printed jacket, from https://www.openocean.nyc/maggie-carson/the-dark-was-aglow/.

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06/24/2022

Maggie Carson's debut record, The Dark Was Aglow, is out today!

This album has been years in the works and we're so proud of it. It somehow is both old-time and galactic; intimate and expansive. Maggie's performance is a force. We're holding both the joy of finally releasing this album into the world, and the rage that today's news bring.

The record is available on vinyl and digital formats. You can order a copy through openocean.nyc. It's pay-as-you-wish. Consider what you can contribute to groups who are fighting for reproductive rights as well.

Thank you:
music and words, banjo and singing, guitars and keys, .nyc engineering, mixing, production, Or Zubalsky drums, design guitars, bass, keys, Rashad Brown additional piano, mastering, pressing the vinyl, being there.

06/21/2022

Big day! Getting ready to mail out ’s pre-orders so you all receive the vinyl when the record is released this Friday(!)

Didn’t pre-order Maggie Carson’s record yet? You can still place an order and get it on time! Link in bio. Limited run of beautiful screen printed jackets. Pay as you wish.

06/09/2022

So grateful for all the love Maggie Carson's single "From Here To Anywhere" is getting: “Tour de force of energy", "Utterly timeless". We agree! Thank you Adobe and Teardrops, Plainfully and Painfully, York Calling, Given To Rock. Listen to the track on all streaming platforms. Pre-order the vinyl at https://openocean.nyc

06/07/2022

Thank you Music Savage for premiering Maggie Carson's new single, "From Here To Anywhere," and for making the connections between today a decade ago. It's a long road!

06/07/2022

’s second single, “From Here To Anywhere”, is out today! With it, we unveil the back cover of the record, beautifully screen printed in two colors. This song was one of the demos that Maggie played .nyc before the band went in the studio. The result is sonically stunning. We love the combination of Maggie’s powerful performance, Matt’s production, and the band’s musical support. Listen to the the single on all things that stream online. Pre-order the vinyl! Link in bio, pay as you wish. ✨💫✨

05/29/2022

Cool review of the new Maggie Carson] record out now on !!!
"The debut solo release from Brooklyn’s Maggie Carson, is a compelling burst of modern Appalachia that is both fresh and deeply ingrained in the American story."

Thank you for this beautiful and thoughtful reflection on Maggie Carson's new single, Your Ghost. We love the reference to ! Check out the full text on Glide Magazine's website.

The Dark Was Aglow is out 6/24 on screen printed jackets. Pay as you wish. Pre-order link in bio.

05/27/2022

"The debut solo release from Brooklyn’s Maggie Carson, is a compelling burst of modern Appalachia that is both fresh and deeply ingrained in the American story."

Thank you Glide Magazine for this beautiful and thoughtful reflection on Maggie Carson's new single, Your Ghost. Of course we love the reference to the Alan Lomax Archive. Check out the full text on Glide Magazine's website.

"Your Ghost" the debut solo release from Brooklyn's Maggie Carson, is a compelling burst of modern Appalachia that is both fresh and deeply ingrained in

05/26/2022

05/26/2022

Wow the double EP looks and sounds awesome! We couldn't be more stoked to release it-- and the record all in the same month!! Preorder links in bio. ❤️🌊🐙

05/24/2022

Maggie Carson's first single, Your Ghost, is out! Premiered on The Bluegrass Situation and now available on all streaming platforms.

Matt Walsh engineered and produced this record with so much love and clarity. This track is a taste of the sonic palette he crafted for the whole album. Can an old-time record be described as galactic? Maybe now it can. Thank you for everything that you’ve done to make this record Matt. Alex Tween did an incredible job on keys. Thank you Alex- this song wouldn’t be the same without your contribution. Maggie’s band, Tal Zubalsky, Tomer Lahav, and Or Zubalsky provide a solid support for her to shine! Thank you all. An additional special thanks goes out to Paula Ann DiGioia for her support, company, enthusiasm, and care.

Stream the song + pre-order the record on https://openocean.nyc/maggie-carson/the-dark-was-aglow

05/24/2022

Listen to "Your Ghost", the first single from Maggie Carson's record. Thank you The Bluegrass Situation!

Artist: Maggie Carson Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Song: “Your Ghost” Album: The Dark Was Aglow Release Date: June 24, 2022 Label: Open Ocean In Their Words: “How does the impression of others linger after they’re gone? ‘Your Ghost’ is thinking about someone who’s not with you. Feeling...

05/24/2022

Announcing Maggie Carson's debut record, The Dark Was Aglow! We've been working on this one since before the pandemic. It's such a pleasure to finally start sharing it with the world. We're issuing the record on 12" vinyl with a stunning screen printed jacket. Pre-order at https://openocean.nyc/maggie-carson/the-dark-was-aglow/.

05/19/2022

Vinyl pre-order for Sky Creature double EP Bear Mountain / Childword double EP is now available!!!!

https://www.openocean.nyc/products/725216-sky-creature-bear-mountain-childworld-eps

It's two EPs on one 12" record. Sky hand-painted the jackets, and Sara Kingsland did the beautiful screen printing work. Each one is totally unique! Huge thanks to Kindercore Vinyl for everything.

Digital drop on all streaming platforms 6/1.