Altamesa describes itself as “Cosmic Americana”–a twang familiar to Texas with a not-too-familiar twist that is one hundred percent Austin. The brainchild of singer-songwriter Evan Charles, Altamesa started as a solo act and has recently expanded to include guitarist and songwriter Sean Faires as a permanent member. In preparation for their upcoming album Idol Frontier, Altamesa documented the reshaping of their line-up and their musical style with a short video. Get a crash course in their history and a peek at what’s to come with “Crooked Path: An Introduction to Altamesa” below.