Wayfarer does something a little different than most bands: they take lyric sets from old, largely forgotten hymns or Southern Spirituals, and write entirely new music to those lyrics: melodies, chords, arrangements, etc.  They call it “Repurposed Hymns & Spiritual Songs.”  Their first single from an upcoming debut EP is called “Alas and Did My Saviour Bleed” — it’s an old Sacred Harp song, and it’s currently available as a free download.

Sonically, their sound is indie/folk/alternative, reminiscent of Fleet Foxes or The Beach Boys, thick with harmonies and classic production techniques.