Although indie to the core, Clem Snide had a brush with mainstream fame when NBC snagged their “Moment In The Sun” from Ghost to use as a theme for the TV show “Ed.” That lasted for the 2001-2002 season before producers switched back to the original music.

They’ve been described as art school students who tear apart Hank Williams’ style of traditional country with Crazy Horse style aplomb. And although they usually follow the alt-country path, more recently the band’s tune has turned to “things that are invisible, things like love, death and God,” lead singer/songwriter Eef Barzelay said.

“Every good songwriter comes to that realization at some point. I feel like I’ve been doing it long enough to tackle the big issues, too.”

In light of the band’s epiphany, the new album’s name sort of speaks for the direction they’re taking lyrically. Titled Soft Spot, the disc’s theme is one of innocence, vulnerability and hope, according to Barzelay.

A few years back, the band had a little switch up in its members section. Jeff Marshall, founding bassist, left and has since been replaced by Brenda Fitzpatrick, Pete (Fitzpatrick) the multi-instrumentalist’s cousin. Jason Glasser still continues to play keys and cello during recording sessions, but usually doesn’t perform live.