Fran Leaving Tote Ottawa and Mexico City (while

Ottawa and Mexico City (while Madeline completed a papier-mâché residency)

making a record isn’t a means to an end

The album sounds streamlined and intentional

” And “Always Be a Kid

Fran Leaving Tote Ottawa and Mexico City (whileLeaving, the sophomore album from Fran, finds the band at a crossroads of loss and possibility, forged through Maria Jacobsens preoccupation with the climate crisis as well as newfound contemplation of the intertwined nature of theology and religion. Theres an overarching spirit of home that overlays these heavy themes, however, and both gently intentional and evocative, her deliberate musings convey a type of music that feels tactile to the touch. On