A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole

Alabaster DePlume’s A Blade Because A Blade Is Whole blends intimate saxophone-led improvisation with spoken-word reflections, creating a healing-centered listening journey. Fusing English folk textures with spacious grooves and lush string arrangements by Macie Stewart, the album unfolds with emotional honesty and panoramic sonic depth. Songs such as Oh My Actual Days and That Was My Garden anchor the record’s themes of self-forgiveness, dignity, and healing. Released by International Anthem in 2025, the work marks DePlume’s continued evolution after GOLD, inviting listeners to explore vulnerability through music and poetry.