Paco Cathcart

Paco Cathcart is a Brooklyn-based musician known for their prolific work under the moniker **The Cradle**. Active since 2013, Paco has produced over 50 albums, often focusing on DIY and analog recording methods. Their project evolved from experimental tape recordings to encompass a wide range of musical styles, including traditional singer-songwriter, electronic, and spoken word. Paco is also recognized for their contributions to the NYC DIY scene, organizing shows and engineering for other artists like Palberta and Open Head.

Recently, Paco Cathcart released their first album under their own name, titled *Down on Them*, which marks a shift towards higher fidelity recordings. Tracks like "Bottleneck Blues" from this album reflect Paco's unique blend of storytelling and musical depth, highlighting their experiences as a New York City musician. Despite their diverse output, Paco remains deeply rooted in the independent music community, embodying the DIY ethos that has defined their career.

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