Seabird | “These songs are about real-life struggles, relationships, losses, bittersweet goodbyes, and finally having the courage to tell your childhood sweetheart you love her,” says Seabird’s Aaron Morgan. “We want to invite the listener to share the emotions, victories and defeats we all experience as normal, every day people.” And with lyrics so honest and vulnerable, it’s hard not to. “There’s a redemptive quality present in this record, even in the darker moments. We hope this record will be an oasis for those left thirsty by years of heartache.”

If you asked them what their hopes are, Seabird would say, “To be approachable, and to write songs that people can rely on.” Bottom line, they want to connect with their audience. “We want listeners to remember that there is always something worth fighting for, and someone around to help keep our heads above water.” For the guys of Seabird, it’s a poignant message that continues to play on repeat long after the music stops.

The Civil Wars are a new band begun by the lovely Joy Williams and the fantastic John Paul White.

Wild America prefer their rock to come out charging full speed ahead, and have just released their first demo tape for interested parties who still have a cassette player.