Winter is a time for reflection, a time to take stock.
Brooklyn label Broken Circles use this period as a time to gather together friends and fellow travellers, producing a vital series of compilations.
The latest instalment is forthcoming, with Clash able to share something new from Cincinnati, OH dream pop artist James Bishop.
Previous records from Bishop have explored tone and raw emotion, matching hallucinogenic landscapes to some taut songwriting.
New cut 'Bad Names' appears on the forthcoming compilation, and it's a beautiful exploration of the way sound and meaning intertwine.
Tune in now.