New Album, The Gravity Of See You Later Out May 17
Montréal artist Jacob Vanderham, also known as Telehorn, unveils another evocative track “The Overgrown” accompanied by a music video directed by Jasen Loughlin (Monolith Media, Montreal). This single serves as the final prelude in anticipation of his upcoming album, The Gravity of See You Later, coming this Friday, May 17.
Inspired by Vanderham’s temporary residence and charming garden, “The Overgrown” is a bittersweet ode to impermanence. After facing repeated “renovictions” from various Montreal apartments, Vanderham finally landed in a quirky Little Italy apartment. The upstairs neighbour, Nathalie, a legendary Quebecois performance artist, was initially reluctant to embrace her new Anglo neighbour but the two soon found common ground through their shared backyard garden. Complete with ancient rose bushes, lilac trees, and wild garlic the two bonded in their shared love of the space and the knowledge that Nathalie was able to pass on before she eventually moved away.
I’ll dig deep through gardens of snow
Through strawberry patches, you know
Brass bound by the weight of it all
Clothesline made it through ice storm
Neighbours kissing on your garden gate
The music video features Nathalie who is mysteriously portrayed tending to the garden in the middle of the night while Jacob plays solo piano in the dreamy, wild flower-dotted space. The two continue to collaborate together to this day with Jacob composing the score for her next performance piece, Le Pasage Secret which will tour Quebec in the summer of 2024.
Telehornventured into the music world after pursuing an acting career. Originating in Berlin in 2020, the alt-pop solo project is currently based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. Inspired by artists like Beck, Prince, Joni Mitchell, and Radiohead, Telehorn’s sound seamlessly blends genres, from folk and synth-pop to rock and funk.
Since the release of the debut EP “Telehorn” in 2021, which garnered recognition from Spotify editorial playlists, Vanderham has dedicated himself to crafting his debut full-length album, “The Gravity of See You Later.” The ambitious record features a live band from Canada, the UK, and The Democratic Republic of the Congo, soaring string and woodwind arrangements, and Vanderham’s ethereal vocals, and was expertly mixed by Juno-winning drummer/producer Austin Tufts of Braids.
Beyond his solo project, Vanderham’s talent extends to composing music for dance. As a frequent collaborator with the acclaimed Rock Bottom Movement, he recently composed the original score for “Kid Sister,” presented by the National Ballet of Canada in 2023. Vanderham’s next project is collaborating with Mohawk artist Semiah to create the score for Rock Bottom Movements’s upcoming work, “BIG TIME MISS,” which will premiere in Toronto in October 2024.
Telehorn and the live band will be performing at Casa Del Po on May 30th in celebration of the album’s release. More live dates will be announced in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.