With his solo debut, due for song-by-song release throughout 2012, Derek Fawcett presents a bold musical vision that goes well beyond both his own talents and art-making itself. The Winter Clothes draws musically both from his membership in celebrated Chicago acoustic pop quartet Down The Line, and a host of other influences including John Mayer, Tom Petty and Bon Iver. Also inspired by Chicago’s vibrant arts scene, Fawcett is pairing each song with a work by a Chicago visual artist: Unique collaborations that Fawcett hopes will bring Chicago’s musical and visual art scenes closer together. Further, having long wanted to make improving the social condition a part of his mission as an artist, Fawcett is also pairing each song with a different Chicago charity. Fans can choose to contribute to the charity associated with the song by paying an extra dollar. With this partnership, he hopes to bring greater awareness to Chicago’s many important social needs, the organizations that try to serve them every day, and the unique ability that artists have to promote and foster positive change in their communities.