Midtown Downtime is the debut album from Beefheart & McQuinn, a transatlantic folk project born from an unlikely meeting between UK artist Moby Beefheart (William Murray, formerly of Fur) and Melbourne-based musician Winter McQuinn (Sunfruits, jade imagine). Released in 2026 on We Are Busy Bodies, the record marks a natural and immediate creative partnership between two artists with deep roots in folk and rock tradition.
Drawing on a shared love for the sounds of yesteryear without slipping into nostalgia or pastiche, Beefheart & McQuinn craft a warm, song-centered brand of contemporary psychedelic folk and soft rock built on acoustic guitars, gentle percussion, and beautifully twinned vocals. Midtown Downtime weaves a rich sonic tapestry that explores the tensions of time, productivity, and modern life — all delivered with the kind of natural, unhurried musicianship that feels both timeless and refreshingly present.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: We Are Busy Bodies
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 08/07/2026
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TRACKS
1. Yellow Is The Colour Of My Love
2. On The Line
3. Do It Again
4. Ride On (Right On)
5. Melting
6. Waiting For The Rain
7. Dreams Die
8. Fill My Cup II
9. Yesterday And Younger Days
10. Six Feet Under
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