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
Found in: Music, NewsWatch The Mynabirds' Video for "Disarm"
The Mynabirds have come out with a new black-and-white, tribal paint-covered video for “Disarm,” which premiered this morning.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsVideo 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
Found in: Featured VideosThe 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
Found in: Music, ReviewsCatching 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
Found in: FeaturesA First Timer’s Field Work at CMJ: Day 4
A friend told me halfway through my fourth day at CMJ that I would hate music after this week. You’d think that would be the case at the pace of this event (and it certainly is with some of the music I’ve seen), but time is a’tickin on the final day of CMJ and I’m still compelled to go soak in the remaining acts. To a certain extent, this week-long music showcase keeps me running because of the whimsical, almost improvisatory way in which almost everything that’s seen or heard is devoid of expectations. Sure, there’s buzz involved with some... read more
Found in: Blogs, Festivus, Local:NYCThe Mynabirds: What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood
Take her home, country road When Laura Burhenn sang with D.C. effort Georgie James, the soulful singer could not keep up with the pop rock pace of her musical partner, Q and Not U’s John Davis. But now that she has fled the city for the hills of Oregon, her voice has finally found its place. Throughout her new band, the Mynabirds’, soul-country debut, her voice tends to hover above simple, mid-tempo numbers, though the best moments highlight its new-found nuances. When she sings of enduring obstacles in “We Made a Mountain,” her voice sounds as if it’s tracing every... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsBest of What's Next: The Mynabirds
"Is Neil Young going to be angry?" read more
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