Songs about the hopes we cling to and the regrets that cling to us. Rooted in rain-soaked cities and dry mouths, Varnish want to stand by you when the lights go out and occasionally point out the stars.

Varnish are steeped in the influence of dark, jangled pop via post-punk UK music that was dressed to kill and to do it fabulously, as well as "pre-punk" New York City bands that set the stage for the modern and alternative rock scenes that came next. Though not derivative, they were raised on Bowie, sharpened by Siouxsie and the Banshees, and kept awake by Placebo and the Manic Street Preachers.

Charlotte Howard a versatile singer songwriter and performer.

Welcome!  Listen & enjoy! Earbuds set on medium-high volume is recommended to maximize listener experience. Unique, mystical and dreamy are just a few of the adjectives used to describe the harmonic layered sounds and hypnotic lyrics of the musical duo - The Acoustics. Jeanette and River James Stofleth are extremely excited to share a splice of their music with you. 

The ethereal instrumentals & vocals can take you to another place, if you let it…just turn up the volume, sit back and close your eyes…

Originally formed in the mid 1990's under the name Lightbow, Jeanette and River Stofleth later changed their name to The Acoustics because they felt it better represented their dream to spread & share many diverse sounds of music and peace. Thanks for listening & Please subscribe on YouTube!

Lark VS. Owl is one that is a definite and welcomed departure from the all that is being put out for music lovers to hear. They have implemented an unusual style and approach to making music that works perfectly for the band and more so for anyone that listens to them. They play a variety of instruments to make the band sound complete. Even though they share the duties of vocals it is when they combine both voices on some of the tracks that their richness and quality of sound can best be heard.

Lark VS. Owl has definitely lived up to their name,  some songs being more lighthearted and almost humorous pop and the others that are dark haunting and brooding down tempo sounds that are a pleasure to hear. This is a band to watch and really listen to in order to completely enjoy the artistry placed on an album by this talented trio.

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