Tamar Berk has released her fifth studio album, ocd. The album was recorded in Tamar’s home studio and co-produced with drummer Matt Walker (Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, Filter, Morrissey). Berk played a wide array of instruments including guitar, bass, piano, Wurlitzer, Prophet and Farfisa organs, synth, harmonica, and percussion. The album features performances by longtime collaborators Matt Thomson (Maita), Allen Hunter (Eels), Chris Marsteller, Jonathan Gordon (Suzanne Vega), and Steve Denekas, with additional contributions from Isaiah Mitchell (Earthless), Charlee Berlin, Justin Thorpe, trumpet player Everett Kelly, and cellist Erdis Maxhelaku.
The album’s lead single is called “stay close by”, and is accompanied by the video below.
Tamar celebrates the release of ocd with a hometown show on September 27th at Schubas, opening for Material Issue.