Continuing an already acclaimed musical and spiritual journey that launched in May, ethereal San Diego rock band Future of Forestry will release Travel II, the second six-song EP in its unique three-part Travel series, on September 8, 2009 via Credential Recordings (Switchfoot).

“The last few years of my life brought so many unexpected changes, some of them painful and some of them beautiful,” explains Future of Forestry front man Eric Owyoung. “The Travel series is my poetic narrative of learning how to listen to my heart and embracing what really matters.”

Listeners instantly embraced the first Travel set. StereoTruth.net called it “a musical masterpiece,” while ChristianityToday.com hailed Future of Forestry’s “lovely songs that build to triumphal climaxes and are filled with the confidence that many bands strive for, but few actually achieve.” Indie Vision Music dubbed it “beautiful indie rock . . . some of the finest singing I’ve heard in some time,” and Jesus Freak Hideout was simply “blown away by the single, ‘Traveler’s Song.’”

Travel II further showcases the compelling Future of Forestry blend of contemplative lyrics with uncommonly creative, melody-rich alternative rock performances, this time adding standout World Music percussion flourishes on cuts like “Hills of Indigo Blue” and “So Close So Far.” The travel concept resounds with European-flavored sing-song immediacy on “Set Your Sails” and the harder biting “Holiday.” Other tunes include “Slow Your Breath Down” and “Someday.”

Future of Forestry took its name from a C. S. Lewis poem and released the debut album Twilight in 2007. Songs from that project were featured on Oprah’s Big Give and ABC Family Channel’s Wildfire. For more information about the band and Travel II, visit http://www.futureofforestry.com/.

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