
If you've read C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia you might recall the city of Charn, the ruined, deserted city void of all life with the exception of a small vine in a courtyard. More recently, Charn has taken on new life in the form of a St. Paul, Minnesota four-piece band that instantly appeals to any rock, indie or folk music fan. The music may, at first listen, sound a bit gloomy but actually it's quite optimistic; anyone facing despair could probably instantly relate to it. But the gist of the music is honesty and that serves to [...]