Watch The Mynabirds' New Video for "Body of Work"

Laura Burhenn and the Mynabirds decided to take on a new approach when writing their sophomore full-length release, Generals, which was released earlier this year. The album is much more aggressive and politically charged when compared to the folk-inspired debut, but like their debut Generals has been almost universally praised....  read more

Video Premiere: The Mynabirds - "Buffalo Flower" (Live)

Earlier this week, The Mynabirds released Generals, the follow-up to their acclaimed 2010 debut, What We Lose in the Fire, We Gain in the Flood. The new album's political themes and intensity mark a departure from the band's debut, which was comprised primarily of soulful, timeless folk songs.  read more

The Mynabirds: Generals

Is it bad to fall in love with your subject? What about critical detachment, objectivity and all that? Regardless, Laura Burhenn slays any journalistic ethos. The multi-instrumentalist behind The Mynabirds—all emerald eyes, sonorous voice and staggering earnestness—is enough to make you melt—which is perhaps why, on her second solo album, she goes at length to make you freeze. For those familiar with Burhenn’s Southern soul-soaked debut album What We Lost in the Fire We Gained in the Flood, Generals may come somewhat as a surprise: the sepia tone has been exchanged for a blue filter. Instead of redemption, these tracks...  read more

Catching Up With The Mynabirds

The Mynabirds' Laura Burhenn decided to take her music in a new direction yet again for The Mynabirds' sophomore album, Generals, which was released today on Saddle Creek.  read more