Cubs is another project by that elusive collective over in Ireland, consisting of United Bible Studies members. This little Stonewater EP contains nine short tracks of drifting instrumental freefolk, a pleasant mixture of calm outdoors moods with a touch of weird improvisation.

"Cool Water" is a very nice guitar-based track, which reminds me of instrumental Agitated Radio Pilot material, which isn't surprising as Dave's wordless vocals pop up here as well. "Opening Doors" was recorded live, and this is another beautiful calm track, based mainly on guitar and flute. "Bijou Banjolin" is a nice short piece of banjo, as the title suggests. "Mountain Folk Wandering" has some spaced out electric guitar backing with accordeon, and Aaron's high vocals drifting over. A slightly darker atmosphere here. The EP ends with a another soft track again, the lovely "Lanterning".

It seems these Irishmen don't run out of ideas quickly when they get together to jam, as this is yet another little release of fine improvisations and folk explorations. Cubs is a project that takes things just a bit further away from the urban and daily than the other projects, evoking a more solitary feeling of being outdoors. Another treat for freefolk lovers!

O.S.