Keaton Henson is shedding the "quiet boy" persona that has defined much of his career. Embracing the grunge-infused sounds of his youth on new album Parader, the elusive songwriter melds emotional darkness, melancholy, and seething frustration as he reckons with the hauntings of his past: "I was nervous about being too loud, but then it sort of just came out." Production duties were split between Luke Sital-Singh and Alex Farrar (MJ Lenderman, Wednesday, Suki Waterhouse) and there are collaborations with his wife, Danielle Fricke, and Ratboys' Julia Steiner. Keaton Henson has a well-worn reputation as a softly-spoken, reclusive figure who rarely performs live. Since emerging with his debut record in 2010, he has garnered critical acclaim for his mastery at weaving heart-on-sleeve vulnerability into emotionally poignant, folk-tinged outpourings.

Tracks

• 1 Don't I Just
• 2 Insomnia
• 3 Lazy Magician
• 4 Past It
• 5 Conversation Coach
• 6 Furl Featuring Danielle Fricke
• 7 Loose Ends
• 8 Operator
• 9 Tell Me So
• 10 Tourniquet
• 11 Day in New York
• 12 Performer