Pierpont & Helgeson make their debut with Big Bad Winston, a swaggering slice of spaghetti western allure steeped in dust and girt. Splashy baritone guitar, cinematic strings, and a sauntering sample-worthy groove conjure visions of a space in which every note glows like a mirage at the golden hour.
It’s the perfect first glimpse into the kaleidoscopic world of Cy Pierpont and Riley Helgeson, where music shimmers like a rain-soaked road under a summer moon — beautiful, but with shadows that twist and stretch in unexpected directions. As composers, multi-instrumentalists, and sonic explorers, Pierpont & Helgeson craft a sound that feels as though it’s been pulled from an early 70s soundtrack, or a dimly lit lounge where the breeze stirs the curtains just enough to reveal hidden secrets. Their music doesn’t just fill the room—it inhabits it, casting new light on familiar corners.
Cy Pierpont, a master of studio alchemy, imbues an eerie beauty into their sound, sculpting textures that crackle with both warmth and menace. Riley Helgeson, the architect of their intricate arrangements, weaves harmonies that float like drifting smoke, sometimes soothing, sometimes haunting, but always with a sense of mystery. Together, they conjure a landscape where the elegance of easy listening mingles with the raw edge of rock and rhythms that groove with a funky pulse—where silk-smooth melodies meet something darker and deeper.
So close your eyes, let the music surround you, and surrender to the pulse of a dreamscape where beauty and darkness dance together. In the hands of Pierpont & Helgeson, every note invites you into a world where the past is reimagined in shifting hues, and the future is a wild, enigmatic ride.