“he nails an elusive frequency that many attempt but can’t quite get to. Furthermore it feels almost effortless. ” - Matt Jensen

— Divde and Conquer

“the material maintains some sense of mystery, filled with mentions of doomed relationships, long-held secrets and secret rendezvous” - Andy Downing

— Columbus Alive

SHORT BIO

Closest Relative is the music of songwriter Jack O'Connell, and the assorted cast of adventurous musicians he surrounds himself with. The songs of Closest Relative are sharp, lyrical, and often surreal vignettes and stories paired with guitar-driven indie rock, indie folk, and lo-fi backdrops. 

 

 

 

 

 

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