Blending psychedelia and Americana, Al Nicol’s latest album Only Hoping is a cosmic cushion of comfort. The Nashville-based singer, songwriter recruited folk mainstays Erin Rae, Bonny Light Horseman and Hiss Golden Messenger’s MC Taylor to collaborate on the 10-song collection. Inspired by a shamanic prophecy, the record engulfs you in mysticism while staying in grounded in traditional roots music.

Watch Al Nicol perform “Only Hoping,” “Golden Hour” and “You and Me” live at WNXP’s Sonic Cathedral.