For this latest album, Gillespie found inspiration in the desert. “I have a romantic affinity for the desert,” he says. “There are so many untold stories and hidden truths. The beginning of our thoughts and existence as a people happened out there. For me, it was a cathartic experience. It’s something I’ve never done. I needed to get out there with the ghosts and see what would happen.”
“I’m continually striving to be more honest in terms of my feelings, my music, and how I deal with things,” continues Gillespie. “I’m talking about each subject as a vignette. The stories are individual experiences. It’s truly the most honest I’ve ever been in songs.”