Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street

Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street (2025 European Press)

Kassi Valazza returns with From Newman Street, presented here as a 2025 European pressing, following the acclaimed Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing (2023), which earned praise from NPR Music, UNCUT, No Depression, MOJO, The Times, Holler, and more.

Newman Street refers to a friend’s home in Portland, where Valazza found shelter and a creative safe space while navigating change in 2023. It was here that she wrote most of the songs for the new record and began planning her move to New Orleans, Louisiana. The album is delivered through a strikingly honest lens, exploring her willingness to accept change and finding positivity amid uncertainty.

Musically, Valazza continues to blend her signature folk and Americana sensibilities with understated full-band arrangements, including pedal steel, organ, and layered harmonies. Her voice—sturdy yet gentle - guides listeners through each track with calm assurance, giving the album an intimate, reflective feel.

From Newman Street balances narrative clarity with atmosphere, echoing her previous work while capturing the fleeting, transformative moments of life. From the rolling momentum of “Better Highways” to the reflective title track “From Newman Street,” the 10-track album unfolds like a series of quiet snapshots, profoundly human and deeply resonant.

A must-have for fans of modern folk, Americana, and introspective songwriting, this European pressing is a beautiful addition for collectors and newcomers alike.

Tracklist:

A Side
A1 Better Highways – 4:02
A2 Birds Fly – 3:24
A3 Shadow of Lately – 4:11
A4 Time is Round – 3:31
A5 Roll On – 4:31

B Side
B1 Your Heart's A Tin Box – 3:50
B2 Small Things – 3:15
B3 Market St. Savior – 4:05
B4 Weight of the Wheel – 4:26
B5 From Newman Street – 2:21