Making Good Time

Making Good Time is a 2025 EP by Iron & Wine (Sam Beam) that focuses primarily on intimate, acoustic reinterpretations. The five-track release features hushed, fingerpicked covers of massive pop-rock anthems alongside contemporary indie-folk tracks. By translating bombastic hits like Foreigner's 'I Want to Know What Love Is' and U2's 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' into his signature whispered, minimalist style, Beam highlights the inherent melancholy and yearning of the songwriting. The EP also features a tender rendition of Boygenius's 'Ketchum, ID', aligning Beam with the modern indie-folk lineage he helped inspire. Recorded with a warm, dry, and close-mic aesthetic, the release highlights the physical textures of acoustic guitar, subtle piano, and delicate string arrangements, offering a cohesive and comforting listening experience.