It’s finally Friday and we have something extra special to start your weekend!

Oakland’s own Perhapsy, the solo music project of songwriter Derek Barber, has just announced a brand new album, and BFF.fm has your first peek.

The Found Paintings of Kathar, companion/sequel to his previous album, arrives on March 27th. Tune in to Abuela’s Pantry today from 2 - 4pm to hear the new single, “Hey Fisherman” on the webwaves for the very first time!

Channeling Perhapsy’s signature earnestness into a deep exploration of creativity, the act of creation, and the dark side of artistry, The Found Paintings of Kathar is both mysterious and universal. Barber acknowledges his longstanding inspiration from horror, humor, and the immersive worlds that live between them. Influences like Edgar Allen Poe, Animal Collective, and Eraserhead create a playful, if frightening, landscape across the second half of the Kathar opus.

“Hey Fisherman” navigates this uncomfortable connection with deceptively soft, even sweet, melodies wrapped around pained and occasionally confrontational lyrics. It’s surprisingly easy to immerse yourself in Perhapsy’s warbling, shimmering indie folk, living semi-easily in his world of comfortable pain. An excerpt from David Foster Wallace – an imperfect genius who lived the discomfort of art more plainly than most – carries us through the end of the song.

A multimedia artist who moves between painting, animation, and songwriting, Derek created a very special music video to accompany “Hey Fisherman.” Colorfully surreal and playfully frightening, the video brings the vision of The Found Paintings of Kathar to life. Watch carefully with full focus, as Derek’s distinct style of watercolor backgrounds overlaid with animated illustrations are the perfect extension of his new sonic realm.

“Hey Fisherman=

Join Perhapsy for a listening party at Lloyd’s Records in Oakland on March 26th and/or a record release show with Cheflee and Credit Electric at Santos Studios! Follow him on Instagram for details and other fun updates.