Cloud Cult

Cloud Cult's Craig Minowa (in a photo-finish with upcoming featured artist John Common) is the songwriter I always wanted to be when I grew up (now in my 40s, I've adjusted the the timeline to "before I die."). His songs are heartfelt and personal without being maudlin or in any way cliched, each its own unique, exquisite creation, delicately yet confidently arranged for an enselmble of consummate backing musicians and vocalists.

We interviewed Mr. Minowa recently, and our feature on Cloud Cult is being written up even as we speak; in the meantime, here's a starter it for the uninitiated: