[1] After raising funds for a new album through PledgeMusic, the duo worked with producer Chris Kuffner on new material.
[2] The resulting album was different enough from their previous work as The Guggenheim Grotto that they decided to change their name to reflect the new project.
The stylistic difference of Storyman is a reflection of Kevin and Mick's time living in Brooklyn for three years and feeling inspiration from the musical landscape of the city.
[1] This Time Round features New York based musicians Chris Kuffner (electric guitars, bass, synths), Elliott Jacobson (drums/percussion), and Katie Costello, Lelia Broussard and Hannah Winkler (vocals).
[4] This Time Round was featured as one of Brave New World’s Best Albums of 2013,[5] and the duo also won The Deli’s year end New York City songwriter poll.