Cut Worms

Taking the name from a poem by William Blake, Cut Worms are the vehicle of indie singer/songwriter Max Clarke, who finds inspiration in the bygone traditions of early rock, country, and Americana, fused with a contemporary D.I.Y. spirit and lush arrangements. Born in Ohio and based in Brooklyn, Clarke's sweet, sometimes mournful sound embraced influences of any number of acts of the 1960s, from the Everly Brothers to Brian Wilson, with a lyrical outlook that embraces quiet joy as well as subtle resignation. Clarke found critical acclaim for Cut Worms' 2018 debut, Hollow Ground...