Delta Spirit

Astrology tells us a ​“Saturn Return” happens when the planet Saturn revolves back to the same position it held upon our birth. It typically takes almost thirty years. However, in the case of Delta Spirit, it took a little less than fifteen. The enduring California rock quintet—Matthew Logan Vasquez [vocals], Kelly Winrich [multi-instrumentalist, vocals], Will McLaren [guitar], Jon Jameson [bass], and Brandon Young [drums]—realign on their fifth full-length and first album since 2014, ​What Is There [New West Records]. As much as it reflects their journey thus far, it also ushers them into new territory as both musicians and, most importantly, friends. “In 2015, we were getting along like family gets along,” admits Matthew. “That means sometimes we didn’t like each other too much. We were just growing apart. When we took a break and the band stopped, the friendships got an opportunity to come back. That was the process. Every time we hung out, we’d be like, ​‘It’d be cool if we could do it again’​. Over time, you can lose it and even forget it. When we played together, we found the same joy and took it deeper. We all had a ​‘Saturn Return’ moment with each other. The record is deep sonically and emotionally. The band is still pursuing its endeavor in a meaningful way.”

Photo Credit: Alex Kweskin