Upper Constant by NadNavillus

All of the songs on this record were composed and recorded in 2024. This was only possible due to the work of the previous 3 years, writing and recording “Forgotten Portraits” and playing a series of gigs that culminated in a 6 month residency at the Montrose Saloon, a small music bar on Chicago’s north side.

Because there are no lyrics, on titles, about the songs:

Andy’s Hat: Older origins, otherwise completely reinvented. The band locked in. Eddie shadows the guitar and Rob delivers an epic, soaring, screeching solo.

Person of Interest: About intrigue, not indictment. Fully realized with Madeleine and Eddie’s contributions.

Upper Constant: Seeking a higher truth. A guitar etude brought to life by the band, elevated by Andy’s inspired beat.

Buttons On Jacket: A tribute to badges and pins commemorating idols and achievements, recognized by those in your tribe. Andy and Madeleine set the pace, joined by Rob. Chris Stromquist guests on guiro.

About Face: Resolve in the face of indifference and doubt. The band floats and finds one another through the haze. Melody inspired by a Charlie Haden improvisation.

Joseph’s Dream: The wonder of a child’s world, as recalled by an adult. Andy flows with the guitar while Madeleine holds it down. Elegant melodic contributions by Eddie and Rob. With regards to Joseph B.

New England: An elegy for those who can never go home again. The band finds the outer edges and returns. Named by Zach B.

Forget Me Not: For those we choose to remember and hope to remember us. We all stand on shoulders.

-Dan Sullivan, March 2025

Equal parts guitar and vocal driven, sonically and structurally diverse, Nad Navillus is the music of Dan Sullivan.

Two releases on Jagjaguwar "Show Your Face" (JAG037) and "Iron Night" (051) and self-released "Forgotten Portraits" proceed the latest album "Upper Constant".