This talented folk rock singer-songwriter, and poet represents all that is magic about indie. Banhart's mixed yet consistent message has been tagged with many labels, including indie folk, psychedelic folk, and even genres not yet properly in existence, and each seems utterly appropriate. The direction tends toward reasonably straightforward guitar melodies which stand in stark relief against an otherwise empty aural canvass. Banhart's lyrics are a surreal yet satisfying journey through what feels like a natural system, with their own magical ecology. Be prepared to be hypnotized by the power of simplicity when you hear this very different artist for the first time. Frame those Devendra Banhart tickets, because you'll remember the occasion for a long time to come.