There’s something ineffably Pacific Northwestern about the Berries, the project of singer-songwriter Matt Berry. Though the twang and sliding guitar evokes a dusty terrain, Berry’s voice grounds the sound here, among the evergreens. Reminiscent of the work of Neil Young and Townes Van Zandt (and maybe a little of Mazzy Star-style melancholy), the Berries’ brand of alt-country and Americana is relaxed, exploring themes of love and relationships. Their most recent release, Berryland, picks up where their impressive 2018 debut album Start All Over Again left off. Be sure to check out “Fruit” and “Passing Scene.” by Jas Keimig