Canyons has lots of grit. On the surface, it offers gorgeous new Americana songs from the rising singer. Pahl's voice is nearly angelic on cuts like the title track and Paul Moak's production on the EP is elegant. 

But dig a little deeper, and it's an emotion-filled reflection on a woman's difficult journey through her late 20s and marriage. And it gets dark. "Trail of Tears" is the highlight, featuring Pahl's dynamic vocals, eerie production and a muted bluesy guitar segment.  

Grit also inspired Canyons, in a very literal way. 

"The concept for Canyons was inspired by the desert landscape — it's where my husband and I spent our honeymoon, and we've taken multiple trips to Joshua Tree to find solace and reflection before making some monumental decisions," says Pahl to Myspace.

"There's something calming to me about the resilience of its wildlife, and the sparseness feels mysterious, daunting and like an invitation all at once. My inner world has felt like walking into a wilderness at times, with mild depression being part of my experience. I've found that creating something with my questions, curiosities, and internal conversations is empowering because it's carving a way forward even when there seems to be none. Canyons is about exploring the ruggedness and grit living deep down, and welcoming the weathering that has marked you. You have to go inside and face what's there before you can bring out something of substance."

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