“Steady Weather” is a work of meticulous craftsmanship, a testament to Costin’s songwriting and the album’s forensically detailed production, led by Shrinkwrap’s Matt Horobin. 

Two standout tracks, “Mud People” and “Nutshell,” capture the album’s emotional depth and musical sophistication. “Mud People” dives into the emotional core of the album, blending Costin’s moving vocals with jazz-infused keys and cascading guitar melodies that evoke the expansive influence of Keith Jarrett and Peter Gabriel. Meanwhile, “Nutshell” is a powerful, slow-building track where intricate rhythms and ambient textures swell to a moving crescendo, recalling the emotional heights of Brian Eno’s most reflective works.

Of the album’s overall mood, Costin explains: “Steady Weather is about how music can take you to the heart of a memory, a place, or a moment in time. It’s about how people, even those we barely know, can leave a lasting imprint on our lives, and how our surroundings—whether natural or man-made—connect with that experience.”

Building on the legacy of “This Short Sweet Life” (which garnered praise from the late, great Mark Lanegan, who described it as “a masterpiece”), “Steady Weather” takes Torn Sail into a more polished, yet no less adventurous, direction. Torn Sail’s third release cements their place as one of the most sophisticated and thought-provoking acts to emerge from the UK’s independent music scene. With the combined talents of musicians from the Delia extended family and Torn Sail’s collaborative approach, “Steady Weather” promises to be not just an album, but an experience that offers something new with each listen.