Lake Street Dive
Lake Street Dive have pushed the possibilities of pop music as a unifying force, not only through their eclectic sound—a boldly original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop, and more—the five-piece’s all-embracing ethos has also made them a beloved live band known for building a potent connection among every crowd. In the making of their new album Good Together, vocalist Rachael Price, bassist/background vocalist Bridget Kearney, drummer/background vocalist Mike Calabrese, keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss, and guitarist/background vocalist James Cornelison reinforced the deep sense of purpose behind their output, often turning their attention to the many factors driving us apart today (e.g., unchecked technological growth, culturally imposed isolation, the cult of relentless self-optimization). Born from a mindset they refer to as “joyful rebellion,” Good Together arrives as a body of work both gloriously defiant and primed to inspire unbridled dancing and ecstatic singing-along. All throughout Good Together, Lake Street Dive tap into the palpable camaraderie that’s fueled the band since their formation, ultimately delivering their most collaborative, expansive, and powerfully exuberant work to date. Lake Street Dive once again prove their undeniable gift for crafting feel-good songs with an illuminating message, simultaneously inducing a carefree euphoria and gently fostering empathy.
Lake Street Dive have pushed the possibilities of pop music as a unifying force, not only through their eclectic sound—a boldly original cross-pollination of soul, folk, jazz, classic pop, and more—the five-piece’s all-embracing ethos has also made them a beloved live band known for building a potent connection among every crowd. In the making of their new album Good Together, vocalist Rachael Price, bassist/background vocalist Bridget Kearney, drummer/background vocalist Mike Calabrese, keyboardist/vocalist Akie Bermiss, and guitarist/background vocalist James Cornelison reinforced the deep sense of purpose behind their output, often turning their attention to the many factors driving us apart today (e.g., unchecked technological growth, culturally imposed isolation, the cult of relentless self-optimization). Born from a mindset they refer to as “joyful rebellion,” Good Together arrives as a body of work both gloriously defiant and primed to inspire unbridled dancing and ecstatic singing-along. All throughout Good Together, Lake Street Dive tap into the palpable camaraderie that’s fueled the band since their formation, ultimately delivering their most collaborative, expansive, and powerfully exuberant work to date. Lake Street Dive once again prove their undeniable gift for crafting feel-good songs with an illuminating message, simultaneously inducing a carefree euphoria and gently fostering empathy.
Trousdale
For Trousdale—the trio of Quinn D’Andrea, Georgia Greene, and Lauren Jones—navigating change, existential anxiety, and matters of the heart is all too familiar. Their upcoming LP Growing Pains (out April 11) reflects these themes as the band finds strength and growth in one another. “We’ve talked a lot about how tired we are,” says Jones, acknowledging the tension between wanting change and learning to thrive within it. The title track, with its rousing electric guitar and harmonies, encapsulates these feelings of perseverance. “I’m making it through the tough times when it feels like I’ve been burning out,” they sing, a resilient bass line carrying each word forward.
The album was largely recorded live and co-produced by Trousdale and John Mark Nelson, who’s worked with artists like Suki Waterhouse and Taylor Swift. Greene says, “This song was about what we feel every day in this band—being exhausted but finding beauty together.” Trousdale’s debut, Out of My Mind (2023), garnered praise for its powerful songwriting and harmonies blending country and indie pop. Growing Pains continues this evolution, with the trio refining ideas together. “We’re all adding to each other’s ideas,” says D’Andrea.