For listeners drawn to the quietly adventurous music of Aldous Harding, Cate Le Bon or Jessica Pratt, Half Truth, by California songwriter Avery Hellman, who performs as Ismay, will feel like a welcome discovery. Folk, americana and indie influences intertwine throughout the album, producing songs that are musically understated yet emotionally rich. These are not songs that announce themselves immediately. Instead, Half Truth rewards patience, revealing carefully observed lyrics and subtle arrangements that slowly gather emotional weight.
The title track introduces one of the album’s central concerns: the difficulty of honest communication. “Half truth I’d like to disappear” becomes both confession and defence, as…

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