Via Novella in stores now!
On "Via Novella", Graig Markel layers acoustic guitars, electric guitars, strings, pianos, and organs along shimmering vocal melodies with help from Modest Mouse drummer Jeremiah Green, vocalist Jen Wood (Postal Service, Rachels) and members of Tagging Satellites to create captivating, autobiographical short stories inside lush, haunting indie-rock-soundscapes. Includes production and mixing by Sun Kil Moon producer Aaron Prellwitz.

Via Novella Vinyl Record
Remastered specifically for this release, the 12" version contains the 11 tracks on black 160mg vinyl. But wait-- There's More! Buying the 12" vinyl gives you a an audio CD (enclosed in the jacket) with the entire record as well as a bonus 6 song E.P., only available with this purchase. $15.99 includes shipping, and it's only available here!

While lush and expansive from
start to finish, the acoustic-songs
ebb and flow into one another with ease while shimmering layers of
lap-steel and electric guitar give
each track its own distinct,
soaring melody.

The Seattle P.I.


This is music in the style of
English eccentrics like Syd
Barrett and Nick Drake, coming
from a Seattle musician, but no
less appealing for that.

Billboard


Via Novella is a wonderfully real
experience.

Baby Sue