Standing Steady, the forthcoming full length from singer songwriter Allison Preisinger, is a stunning tribute to the power of stillness and simplicity. Written with inspiration from - and collaboration with - poems and poets, the record blooms from the nexus of two deeply human forms of self-expression. The journey of creating Standing Steady proved a balm for Preisinger’s mental health, anxieties, and depression. It’s fitting then, that an artist interested in using her work to be heard has created a record that allows others to feel heard. And really, at the end of the day, that’s the most comforting thing there is.