Having played in and around his native New York for nearly two decades, Hobler combines influences from such folk-rock heroes as Paul Simon, Elliot Smith, and Nick Drake into a refined sound set apart by its surprising arrangements, “warm and rich” (Songwriting Magazine) vocal harmonies, and transporting lyrics. With themes ranging from intimate personal stories to surreal allegorical explorations, Hobler’s music reaches a level of “maturity rarely seen these days” (Elmore) that is balanced by the layered soundscapes he creates in his time away from his job as a recording engineer.
