hummingbird

Released in early 2018, Hummingbird represents a refined distillation of Mitch Welling's work as Flatsound. While earlier projects often experimented with harsher noise or more expansive ambient passages, this seven-track collection focuses on the 'bedroom folk' core of the project. The album is characterized by its extreme intimacy, utilizing lo-fi recording techniques that emphasize the physical space of the room. Critical reception within the indie-folk and emo communities highlights the album's 'diary-entry' lyrical style, which deals with themes of nostalgia, mental health, and the weight of memory. The track titles, particularly the long-form closing title, suggest a narrative of domesticity and the pain associated with 'home' as a concept. It stands as a bridge between the project's more experimental sound art roots and its more structured singer-songwriter output, cementing Flatsound's reputation for creating 'safe spaces' for difficult emotions through minimalist instrumentation.