The opening song of The Mayfly Dance is a staticky conversation that sounds like it's been carried over thousands of miles and past the ears of many different kinds of listeners, anxiously awaiting the words that climb out of fuzzed speakers, like a fireside chat with Roosevelt himself back in 1934.

That old, yet comforting static dissolves into something that sounds even older, like a ballad sung by a Renaissance jester or danced to after a Cabaret dinner. And perhaps in an effort to match its name, the opening track Lalita harkens the image of a Spaniard serenading his amore under the shade of a tree overlooking the rolling hills of their country (and sometimes even the image of Mick Jagger belting out "Brown Sugar" to a screaming teenage girl circa 1971).

Yes. All that's jammed into the first track on Stuart & Caan's debut album. I Waited So Long features a series of light background chirps and whistles and ends in a drone-like chorus chant. God Song sounds like a skit sent to simple guitar plucks, between the same soft-spoken lead vocalist and a deeper, more gallant guest.

This duo somehow manages to create music from across the ages, making for an extremely sophisticated form of modern folk. From psychedelic swirls to classic rock beats and an overall relaxed folk sound, Stuart & Caan offer a unique take on traditional folk music.

Recommended Tracks:
God Song
Isn't It Wonderful