Cinematic slide guitar meets ambient Americana in this instrumental journey across scorched landscapes and fading memories. Inspired by Ry Cooder’s Paris, Texas and the sparse storytelling of desert film scores, Desert Noir blends minimalism, grit, and beauty into 10 atmospheric pieces that feel like scenes from a lost Western.

Sunken Hills

“Finally Mine” is a slow-burning, soul-stirring track that blends the grit of desert blues with the emotional depth of alt-country. Built on a 6/8 shuffle groove and a raw, gravel-edged vocal, the song moves from sparse acoustic textures to a powerful, gospel-tinged crescendo. With ambient slide guitar, upright bass, and a cinematic sense of space, it captures both vulnerability and strength.

Written during a season of personal transformation, the song reflects Lori DeAnn’s journey of letting go, standing firm, and rediscovering identity. It’s not just a reflection—it’s a declaration of survival and self-worth. Inspired by the emotional honesty of artists like Chris Stapleton, “Finally Mine” is both intimate and anthemic, offering a voice to anyone who’s had to walk through fire to find themselves again.

Finally Mine

A 70s-inspired country rock ballad with echoes of some of the great ones. Built on warm analog tones, bluesy Hammond organ, and soaring 4-part harmonies, it tells a raw story of emotional struggle, self-protection, and longing for connection. Slide guitar fills weave through each verse as the song builds from quiet reflection to full-band intensity — a tribute to the power and weight of unspoken pain.

This Broken Pride

Launching our debut album (out in October), this is our first single as Blackbird Static with Jo taking lead vocals.

Such is the day

Dave Finney & The Procrastinators are an original roots/rock//pop band straight outta Arlington MA. This "sampler" is comprised of 10 songs taken from their 2 albums, previously released on FOC Records. You can check out their web site for more information: www.procrastinatorsbandboston.com

released July 8, 2025

Performed and arranged by The Procrastinators:

Dave Finney: Lead Vocals (tracks 1-4,6-9), Rhythm and Lead Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Fred Pickard: Lead and Rhythm Electric Guitar, Lead Vocals on track #10
Ray Boyce: Bass, Background Vocals, Keyboards, Additional Guitar
Linas "Casey" Jauniskis: Mandolin, Banjo, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Lead Vocals on track 5
Steve McDonough: Drums (tracks 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
Guy Seeley: Drums (tracks 1, 3 & 5)

All songs written by Dave Finney, except "Fill My Eyes" (words and music by Linas Jauniskis) and "Anything That's Rock 'n Roll" (written by Tom Petty).

Tracks 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10: Recorded and mixed by Ray Boyce at FOC Studios, Newton MA, Sep-Nov. 2019. Additional recording and mixing on track 8 by Ray Boyce at FOC Studios, Newton MA, May/June, 2022. Mastered by Ray Boyce at BandLab and FOC Studios, Newton MA, April 2021 and May/June 2022.

Tracks 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9: Recorded and mixed by Ray Boyce at FOC Studios, Newton MA, Dec. 2021 - July 2022. Additional drum recording by Guy Seeley at Guy's Evil Lair, Carlisle MA, October 2022 (tracks 1, 3 & 5). Additional recording and mixing by Ray Boyce at FOC Studios October - December, 2022. Mastered by Ray Boyce at Bandlab and FOC Studios, Newton MA, April/May 2022 and October - December 2022.

Produced by Ray Boyce
Copyrights 2025 Dave Finney & The Procrastinators and FOC Studios. All rights reserved

4th of July

All Wrong (but Alright)

This Band

Fill My Eyes

Look Out For #1

I'm All Done

Silly Grin

Free (Ball and Chain)

Guilty

Hey, I’m Lori DeAnn—a songwriter and vocalist from Fort Worth, Texas. I started writing songs during a time of big personal change, when I realized that the poetry I’d been writing for years was really just music waiting to happen. That’s when everything clicked, and I found my voice again—literally and creatively.

I don’t play an instrument, but I do sing, and I’ve always had a strong feel for how music works—how rhythm, layers, and emotion come together to tell a story. I’m inspired by all kinds of sounds: country, blues, 80s rock, pop—basically anything with a great beat and something real to say.

My songs are all about emotion—falling in love, falling apart, finding yourself again, and working through grief. Music has always helped me say the things I couldn’t quite put into words, and I hope my songs do that for someone else too. Whether it’s a stripped-down vocal or a track full of gospel harmonies and grit, I’m all about truth, healing, and connection.

Sundrown is the sound of the desert at dusk—cinematic, haunted, and dust-covered. Slide guitar leads the way through sparse landscapes of rhythm, melody, and shadow. Drawing from the blues, post-rock, and Western film scores, Sundrown blends raw emotion with atmospheric storytelling.
New album Desert Noir drops September 20.
Music for lost highways and last chances.

Moody synths, alt-country edge, and British black humour—Blackbird Static cuts through the noise with songs for the midnight hours.

FOC Studios is a private recording studio located just outside Boston MA. This page provides a sample of some of the projects recorded and mixed at FOC Studios.

New tracks tagged #Alt-Country