Layperson
Massive Leaning

portland / alt-country / indie folk / indie pop / alternative

"ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE PORTLAND RELEASES THIS YEAR"
- WILLAMETTE WEEK

"MASSIVE, UNDENIABLE INDIE ROCK"
- ROSY OVERDRIVE

"IMPRESSIVELY CATCHY"
- UNDER THE RADAR

" WITH CATHARSIS AND EMOTIONAL HOOKS, MASSIVE LEANING REA-MAINS IN THE LISTENER'S MIND FOR A LONG TIME" - OUT OUT (JAPAN)

"LAYPERSON SIFTS THROUGH THE WRECKAGE OF HEARTBREAK ON BRUISED YET TRIUMPHANT SECOND ALBUM ‘MASSIVE LEANING’"
-- Backseat Mafia

"Massive Leaning poetically captures the journey from grief to the surprising wonder that emerges from the void of loss... 'Black Pool' is a single that irresistibly invites listeners to sing along, and it’s effortlessly captivating, making one wish the song would play on endlessly."
-- c-heads

"'I Want To' layers on the sunny charm, driving forward with propulsive rhythms and bright instrumental tones. The chugging rhythm section and golden-hued guitar lines imbue the track with an ardent, openhearted sheen while Morris delivers an impressively catchy chorus, showing off a careful balance between easygoing melodies and insistent tempos."
-- Under The Radar

"Morris dresses his songwriting in several ornate layers encompassing classic folk rock, dream-y indie pop, and even soft rock to a degree...Once you’re on Layperson’s wavelength, the opening title track and 'Black Pool- feel like massive, undeniable pieces of indie rock."
-- Rosy Overdrive