Marshall Mandel

From its hooky opening track, “Harder to Get Along,” to the atmospheric descent of the closing title track, Marshall Mandel’s first full-length release, Lighthouse Keeper, is the singer-songwriter’s love letter to longing and restlessness. At turns both earnest and wry, the songs take center stage, thanks to the experienced production of Durham’s James Phillips. Marshall’s vocals are strong and clear, with a clear Carolina twang that is at home against the album’s lush guitars, strings, keyboards, and other sonic easter eggs.

Second Wind (2026)