Faye Webster

Released in 2012 when Faye Webster was only 15 years old, this self-titled EP (often confused with her 2017 full-length due to the shared name) represents the true genesis of her recording career. Unlike her later output on Secretly Canadian, which famously incorporates 70s soul and R&B influences, this project is a pure exercise in indie-folk and Americana. Recorded with a focus on live-sounding instrumentation, the EP features prominent fiddle and acoustic arrangements that lean into a 'Lonestar' aesthetic. It serves as a crucial bridge between traditional Georgia folk roots and the contemporary indie-pop scene. While it lacks the hip-hop sensibilities that would later define her sound, it establishes her thematic obsession with isolation and the 'sadness in the air.' Critically, it is viewed as a precocious debut that showcases a sophisticated understanding of melodic tension and atmospheric songwriting far beyond her years.