Musician Edward David Anderson goes solo and takes on big questions

Musician Edward David Anderson goes solo and takes on big questions
Musician Edward David Anderson goes solo and takes on big questions

Musician Edward David Anderson goes solo and takes on big questions

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Edward David Anderson has been blending genres and banging out Americana-infused pop and rock since the mid-’90s, most notably as a member of the trio, Backyard Tire Fire. Lies & Wishes is his first full-length solo effort and takes sparse and careful aim at exploring his experience with grief and loss. Edward David Anderson talks about the new album and plays a few songs from Lies & Wishes. (Photo: Courtesy of Edward David Anderson)