Paul Cherry’s songs might seem playful at first—rich with eccentricity and subtle, surprising details. But beneath it all lies a sense of clarity: confessions that feel instantly relatable. After playing for years developing his mid-fi jazz-pop sound in Chicago’s garage and bar scenes, Paul moved to Los Angeles in 2021, where the city’s sunshine and proximity to pop heavy hitters diverted his interests toward a more varied fusion of genres. His forthcoming full-length album Nature’s Candy will arrive in Fall 2025. Here, Cherry favors the eclectic, sharp, and melodic, supporting pensive, associative poetics with nostalgic instrumentation inspired by touchstones of 2010s indie rock and an exploration into dub.