On this episode of The Gordie Tamayo Show, Boise-based indie folk duo Cactus Moon joins Gordie for a cinematic deep-dive into the making of their debut album Day for Night and their latest single, “Anytime.” Blending spaghetti western shimmer, analog soul, and psychedelic folk grooves, singer-songwriter Chelsea Smith and producer/multi-instrumentalist Freeman DeJongh are carving out a dreamy, desert-rooted sound that’s putting Boise on the indie map.
The duo opens up about the emotional cycles behind “Anytime,” their analog-first recording process, and how their creative chemistry took shape. Recorded just ahead of their album release show at Shrine Social Club in Boise, this conversation captures the spirit of a band on the rise.
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