North Carolina singer/songwriter Matt Townsend has released The Drifter and the Dream (Part 1), the first of a two part EP series. With five tracks of troubadour inspired stories that tread the melding of folk, Americana and alt-country, Townsend showcases his songwriting to great effect. The EP is intimate and unpretentious, with understated instrumentation, that focuses the listener on the vocals and lyrics. Stream and buy The Drifter and the Dream (Part 1) at the link below.