Neal Francis // The Eisenberg Review Interview
Since emerging with Changes in 2019, Neal Francis has always felt like an artist out of time. With his singular blend of deep-pocket funk, rolling New Orleans piano, and a psychedelic approach to rock and soul, he channels the raw spirit of the ’70s in a way that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly untethered by time. With his latest record, Return to Zero, Francis turns inward, exploring themes of personal reckoning and creative reinvention while pushing his sonic palette further into kaleidoscopic territory.
In our conversation, Francis unpacks the ethos behind Return to Zero, reflecting on the creative frustrations that shaped its sound, the chemistry that defines his band, his sartorial sense, and the genius of 2001: A Space Odyssey.