ISMAY Finds Clarity Inside Life’s Contradictions On "Half Truth"
- Charles Luberisse
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
Written By: Big C
ISMAY’s latest release, Half Truth, pushes Avery Hellman’s songwriting into deeper territory. Many of the album’s songs began as poems before taking musical shape, using alternative folk and alt-country textures to examine identity, vulnerability, and the stories people choose to reveal. That approach created a collection filled with vivid imagery, thoughtful observations, and hard-earned reflection. Producer Sam Cohen helps guide the project toward expansive terrain, but "Half Truth" ultimately stands on its own voice and perspective.
While discussing the album’s origins, Hellman’s creative path became inseparable from a larger search for artistic confidence and self-understanding. Moments inspired by travel across the American West add texture and place, creating a setting that feels both rugged and deeply personal. The album also marks another significant step in ISMAY’s growing body of work following the acclaimed releases Songs Of Sonoma Mountain and Desert Pavement. "Half Truth" rewards patience, revealing new details with each listen. Be sure to follow ISMAY on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, and YOUTUBE.
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