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Captured live during an opening set for Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, Palehounds new live album, Live at First Congregational Church, is a beautiful time capsule, highlighting songwriter El Kempners unique power as a storyteller and musician. Recorded by Andrew Sarlo live on Dec 11, 2021 at First Congregational Church in Los Angeles, the album features songs that would later appear on Palehounds critically acclaimed album, Eye on the Bat (Fadin), as well as classic songs like the title track to 2015s Dry Food as well as Aaron, a standout from 2019s Black Friday.

In addition to Kempners latest Palehound album, Eye on the Bat, and their work with Bachelor (a collaborative project with Jay Som's Melina Duterte), Palehound has earned widespread critical acclaim in outlets such as The New York Times, Pitchfork, and NPR, which praised their unique sound and fearless artistic direction. Palehound's long and storied touring history has seen them play shows around the world alongside some of the biggest names in indie rock, including Big Thief, Sylvan Esso, Lucy Dacus, PUP and more. And it's not just other artists who have been inspired by their music - Kempners passionate and introspective songwriting has struck a chord with fans around the world, cementing Palehounds status as a deeply admired and widely influential artist.

All songs written and performed by El Kempner

Engineered by Andrew Sarlo

Mastered by Heba Kadry

Photo by Sid The Cat - Brandon Gonzalez

Artwork by Sebi White