Julian Neel, Natalie Jane Hill [patio]

Natalie Jane Hill's new video for "Orb Weaver" opens on two guiding forces behind the Wimberley-raised artist's work – gorgeous creekside flora and fingers dancing quickly across acoustic guitar strings. A statement from the singer-songwriter adds: "I'd like to think that nature has a way of telling us exactly what we need to hear." Continuing the mesmerizing, serenely forceful folk of 2020 debut Azalea, Hill's latest embraces 8-track production by Tele Novella's Jason Chronis and local players like Twain and Batty Jr.'s Sadie Wolfe. Preview forthcoming sophomore Solely, due October 29 with East Coast label Dear Life Records, on the Eastside patio alongside Julian Neel's winsome lines. —1997839