bloom
album, released Feb 10, 2023
Sprig of That is:
Krissy Bergmark, tabla
Ilan Blanck, guitar
Isabel Dammann, violin
With special guest:
Olivia Diercks, cello
© 2023 Sprig of That
All tracks written by Sprig of That
Produced by Wes Corbett
Recorded/mixed by Dave Sinko
Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering
Recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, TN
Assistant engineering by Skyler Chuckry
Album art by Isabel Dammann
Layout by Matt Lowe at Check One Two
Additional arrangement help from Andy Thompson
Kickstarter consulting by Travis McNamara at Arthouse Consulting
Guitars graciously loaned to Ilan by Chris Eldridge
Special thanks to everyone who supported our Kickstarter campaign to make this album a reality!
More about Bloom:
Even in our age of short attention spans, there is something that draws musicians towards releasing 10 song albums: maybe it’s the appeal of doing what our favorite artists from yesteryear did, the ability to put ourselves into a lineage of important albums, or the belief that we are making a larger musical statement beyond any a single piece. Perhaps with all these reasons in mind, we are excited to release Bloom, our full-length debut album of original compositions.
More than anything, this album is a testament to our growth throughout this process, so much of which we owe to producer Wes Corbett. With a sharp ear, encouraging words, and the ability to whip up a tasty stir-fry, Wes brought exactly what we needed to this process; it’s why we paid him the “big banjo bucks,” as he might say. Wes helped us bring on legendary recording engineer Dave Sinko, whose resume includes the albums that made us fall in love with this kind of music to begin with. It’s easy to see why our favorite artists go to him again and again: beyond being an audio wizard, you’d be hard pressed to find a sweeter soul. Though it’s us playing the instruments, this album is as much a result of their careful efforts as it is ours. A special shoutout to Travis McNamara of Arthouse Consulting for helping us run a Kickstarter campaign that, beyond paying for the very item you’re holding, helped us connect with our friends and fans in a truly special way.
While recording, Wes said something that really stuck with us: “Sometimes, a funny thing occurs: we make an album that ends up being better than us, which in turn forces us to grow to meet it.” We feel that’s exactly what happened with Bloom, and we're excited to spend the next few years growing into it as a group. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy.
-Sprig
kirenaka
single, released Dec 7, 2022
The themes for “Kirenaka” were derived from one of Krissy’s favorite traditional tabla compositions. © 2022 Sprig of That, produced by Wes Corbett, recorded/mixed by Dave Sinko, mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, TN. Additional arrangement help from Andy Thompson, guitars graciously loaned to Ilan by Chris Eldridge.
riversong
single, released Nov 11, 2022
“Riversong” was written for The Warming House’s River Song series about the Mississippi River. © 2022 Sprig of That, produced by Wes Corbett, recorded/mixed by Dave Sinko, mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, TN. Additional arrangement help from Andy Thompson, guitars graciously loaned to Ilan by Chris Eldridge.
this time, last week
single, released Oct 7, 2022
"This Time, Last Week" with special guest: Olivia Diercks, cello. © 2022 Sprig of That, produced by Wes Corbett, recorded/mixed by Dave Sinko, mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, TN. Additional arrangement help from Andy Thompson, guitars graciously loaned to Ilan by Chris Eldridge.
a moment we can’t understand
single - released Aug 5, 2022
If you know us and you've been to a show, you've probably heard this one, and we're so incredibly proud of this recording. This is a tune we have been playing for a long time, and is a really important part of our history together. A Moment We Can’t Understand is classic Sprig: we ebb and flow, move through textures and layers, and create delicate moments of clarity and synchronicity.
Eight Threads
album - released April 2, 2021
Eight pieces of music. Eight composers. One band. Over a year and a half in the making, Sprig of That’s Eight Threads features eight original compositions for the group, each written by a different Twin Cities-based music-maker. From big band composers to singer-songwriters, traditional notation to improvisation, each piece refracts a different musical voice through Sprig’s interpretational lens.
Untold
ep - released Nov 6, 2020
Untold was recorded in the summer of 2019 at Virtue and Vice studios in Brooklyn, NY, with jack-of-all-trades violinist Ben Russell (Arcade Fire, ACME, Founders) in the producer’s chair, the pair of introspective compositions are a soothing but fitting escape from anxious and unprecedented times. Evocative yet mysterious, Untold provides a color palette and a brush and invites listeners to paint their own picture.
Sprig of That
ep - released Feb 7, 2019
Sprig of That’s first recording is a spirited exploration of the group’s sound. Featuring covers of folk fiddle tunes such as classic Cluck Old Hen, and I’ve Endured by Ola Belle Reed, as well as original works. Sprig of That establishes their sound in this brief but lush initial recording.