Aster Rhys has just dropped her latest single, “Crossroads”, the second track in her “Four Directions” EP. This is a pretty folk number with Aster’s sweet vocals meandering over themes of fate, spirituality, and those particular elements that make one’s life take an authentic diversion. Guided by the process of going on a personal journey of restoration, Aster waxes lyrical as she takes up the metaphor of roads and crossroads to show times of doubt and times of transition.

Musically, “Crossroads” weaves lush folk instrumentation in a mix of flutes, acoustic guitar, and accordion. This results in a rich, textural sound. Fans of introspective, ethereal melodies will find resonance in this track. It also is the summation of restless energy from Air, of which her EP speaks through the four elements and cardinal directions.

With her spiritual and emotionally-charged songwriting, Aster Rhys seems to keep consolidating her place among numerous talents upsurging in the folk singer-songwriter area. Keep watch for her “Four Directions” EP, out later this year.