Michael Lane is not your usual folk artist. A former US soldier, he has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, coming up against some of the darkest moments in our present history. Since then, he has turned to music as a process of cathartic reflection, gradually regain his grip on everyday life. His newest track, “Good Times” marks a positive turn in his musicianship, ushering in feelings of joy and relief generated by a hopeful outlook on the future, in spite of the uncertain times we find ourselves in.