What began as a collection of home recordings turned into something much bigger after I had the chance to take these songs into Found After Dark Studios here in Raleigh with local producer Max Gowan and musicians Gavin Kelly and Gray Renfrow.
We’ve already tracked a large portion of the record and the sessions have gone better than I ever could have hoped. Now, I’m raising funds to finish what we started.
33 look at me!
Hike w @dr.gray4k up the fire tower outside Asheville
Grateful for the friends and music and art I’ve been able to make over the last year. Cheers to many more memories
The balloons got caught in the trees
Sometimes when we think we have a clear take off, life gets in the way. You can’t always plan for these contingencies.
I continue to strive to raise money for my record, despite the roadblocks. Thanks to everyone who showed up to support today. Check my story for available pieces if you were unable to make it.
ON SALE NOW:
North Carolina-based artist Dakota Proctor continues to build momentum this spring with a series of live performances following the release of his latest EP, It Doesn’t Work.
Blending hazy, lo-fi textures with emotionally direct songwriting, Proctor’s music sits somewhere between throwback indie rock and tape-warped Americana, drawing inspiration from bands like Yo La Tengo and The Modern Lovers. It Doesn’t Work explores themes of recovery, creative frustration, and the uneasy search for connection, delivered through stripped back guitar, pianos, and intimate lyricism.
A month after its release, the EP is beginning to find its footing among listeners drawn to its raw honesty and atmospheric sound. Rather than treating the project as a one-week release cycle, Proctor is extending its life through a series of live shows that bring the material into a more immediate, physical space.
Performing under his own name and through his project Ooze Box, Proctor’s live sets balance restraint and intensity, favoring audience interaction and emotional connection over traditional rock theatrics.
Y’Art Sale this Saturday! Dm for address
10-2
I’m raising money for my self produced record. Home grown! No bots! V chill
Original art and records for sale
