I could write you a long eloquent piece about this morning’s news, but I think that above photo sums it up. Philly singer-songwriter-vibemaster Strand of Oaks – aka Timothy Ross Showalter – will release a new LP next year on Dead Oceans Records, the venerable indie label and home to recent Oaks tourmates Phosphorescent, as well as Juliana Barwick, Sun Airway and others. Super amped for this news, and join us in congratulating one of the hardest working musicians in Philly.