Overview
Born of the 2010’s folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their rock and roll era, The Crane Wives epitomize the evolving landscape of indie folk. Their high-energy performances have been described as “charged with emotion and technical skill” (Blurred Culture LA), while their harmony-dense melodies support deeply resonant lyrics, exploring the vulnerable and the ugly sides of the human condition.
Featured by Michigan Radio and NPR’s “All Songs Considered,” the band recently released their sixth full-length studio record, Beyond Beyond Beyond, to high praise, with Glasse Factory calling the album “a testament to the band’s ability to turn personal struggles into universally relatable anthems.” Niner Times describes the new release as “angsty, haunting and gritty,” praising its departure from the more traditional folk sound of the Crane Wives’ previous records.
The pulse of the Crane Wives is delivered by Ben Zito (bass) and Dan Rickabus (drums), creating a driving, dynamic backdrop while co-leads Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury establish expansive and gritty conversations between their electric guitars. A web of three-part harmony helps to soften the blow of their emotional candor, like a 21st century Cerberus, the hound of Hades reimagined as an emotional support animal.
Brye is having another phenomenal year. Back In January of 2023, she single handedly sparked a movement on TikTok and reels with her body positivity anthem “Diet Culture,” amassing millions of streams on Spotify alone. Her debut album “RECOVER” is leaning into the hype. With soft rhythmic production, and melodies begging worm their way into your ears. These songs are here to wrap you up in a warm hug and tell you “it’s going to get better.” Filled to the brim with frank realizations about the “diet culture” we live in, and bookended with hopeful declarations of resistance. The album’s title “RECOVER” feels more like a call to action, than just a name.
Still Riding the viral wave of tiktok sensation LEMONS, it’s clear, misogyny is not the only oppressive system Brye has the desire to oppose in her songwriting. She dives headfirst into exploring unrequited queer love and religious shame in “Jenna,” and fearlessly discusses the in’s and out’s of eating disorder recovery in tracks like Diet Culture, RECOVER, NOTHING!, and Direct Message.
Brye is a plus sized, queer, self produced, singer songwriter, and she is making waves. Amassing over eighty million streams on Spotify alone, in just three years. Catching the attention of industry heavyweights, Olivia Rodrigo and Dodie. Collaborating with the likes of Cavetown, Addison Grace, Dacelynn and Frances Forever.
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