It's the driving, before-the-downbeat rhythm + torrential undermelody here. Some bits in common with the Decemberists and Neko Case. Discovered via Night Vale #8; I may be repeating this one a lot today.
The weather from Welcome To Night Vale ep.8 - The Lights In Radon Canyon. Thanks to @NightValeRadio and sweetie Cecil
Just discovered Danny Schmidt. Brilliant ! 1