Setting Sun

**Setting Sun** is the long-running indie project helmed by New York-based musician Gary Levitt, blending raw, emotionally charged songwriting with lo-fi charm and psychedelic flourishes. Since emerging in the early 2000s, Levitt has carved out a niche with his DIY ethos, crafting albums that balance catchy melodies with experimental textures—like the dreamy "Be Here When You Get There" (2018) or the playfully surreal "Fantasurreal" (2023). His recent releases, including the stripped-down *Instrumentals* (2023) and the live version of fan favorite "Overjoyed," showcase his range, from intimate acoustic moments to fuzzed-out rock energy. Over two decades, Setting Sun has evolved while staying true to Levitt’s knack for pairing existential lyrics with melodies that stick, earning nods from indie tastemakers and syncs in shows like *Weeds* and *Reservation Dogs*. Collaborators like Erica Forster (of The Wailing Wall) occasionally join the mix, but at its core, Setting Sun remains Levitt’s heartfelt, ever-shifting exploration of life’s weird beauty.