The elusive indie folk band Great Horned Owl, led by Vanderson Langjahr, just released an LP last month. We Were Fragile is indeed a listening experience of tangible fragility: the whispering vocals and fluttering acoustic guitar create simple, beautiful songs. Not much is known about this mysterious band, and their online presence is minimal, but that’s for the better. Owls fly under the radar; so does Great Horned Owl. The appreciative few will fall in love with this music. Great Horned Owl stops in Vancouver, WA, to play a show at Pop Culture on Thursday, August 23rd. -Sarah Walters