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Icarus Phoenix Shares Old Sleep Singer

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Just a few months ago Icarus Phoenix released I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said, and Drew Danburry has shown no signs of slowing down after that LP, releasing a slew of singles and plans for a Children’s Book/Album on the horizon. This track is a response to Josaleigh Pollett’s “Sad Old Sleep Singers,” but it seems more of a celebration of the people that lift you up when shit hit the fan. No need to dive too far into details, as the lyrical content puts it on the table, but we’ve got to find our own support system, our own way to crawl out of the hole. What? You thought I wouldn’t get you in your feelings on a Friday?

 

Stream Icarus Phoenix’s New Album

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For months we’ve been encouraging you to give Drew Danburry’s Icarus Phoenix some of your attention, and to be fair, we’ve actually been doing it for years, as we’ve been hooked since catching onto the self-title LP way back when. Today, you can officially stream I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said. On the new LP, you’ll find Danburry peaking at just the right time, aided by fellow craftsman like Jake Bellows of Neve Dinova. “The Things You Never Told Me” might just be one of my favorite tracks of the year, and it starts the album on the right foot, swelling from a sort of casual ballad into this sweeping emotional powerhouse, punctuated by a few little backing yelps. Standout tracks like “High Tide” might also entice you, living in the apartment adjacent to Ben Gibbard’s beset work; it’s the sincerity in the lyricism that just keeps you coming back. There’s little hints of folk, bridging into great indie rock, so you’re not going to go through the entirety without finding some little charm to keep in your pocket. So, click below and stream all of I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said.

Icarus Phoenix Releases High Tide Single

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You all know how much I love the work of Drew Danburry and Icarus Phoenix, and the latest single from his forthcoming LP shines a light on why he should be lifted into the listening habits of the masses. For starters, the softened strumming brings your ear closer, it asks you to don your headphones and really immerse yourself into the listening experience. Unlike a lot of the songs we’ve heard from the new album, this one definitely feels fully formed by one Drew alone; it’s the sort where accompaniment isn’t needed, as the maximized emotion is pulled with the simplest charms. Please please please give Drew’s craft your attention. I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said will be out on August 15th.

Icarus Phoenix Shares Painting Single

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Today, Icarus Phoenix shares another tune from their forthcoming record, and be forewarned, the narrative here is simply heartbreaking, which bleeds into the emotion of the song itself. Songwriter Drew Danburry wrote the song about his mother who took up art therapy to cope with the loss of her son (Drew’s brother) after a battle with cancer. In listening through, you hear Drew also realizing the grief that his mother had likely hidden away, as we all seek ways to move on from our own trials, often burying it deep down so as never to let those emotions come out again. Musically, this number feels a lot like some of the most powerfully moving music that Ben Gibbard never made; I love the way the band fills in all the space behind, adding this heaviness to the tune that matches the solemnity of the lyrical content. I Should Have Known the Things You Never Said will be released on August 15th.

Icarus Pheonix Shares Agradecido Single

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I’m not one to hide from putting my feelings out there, and I’ve been a pretty solid fan of Icarus Phoenix due to the songwriting of Drew Danburry , thus here I am with another great track to share. Musically, this song feels like Jason Lytle and David Bazaan got together to jam, weaving bits of intimate storytelling into a pop rock jam that goes beyond the mere joyousness of the song. Now, mind you, that joy is there; this is possibly one of the most pop-centric hits Danburry has written, for which I’m grateful, but there’s still this natural “I put it all on the table” sentiment that pervades. Thematically, Drew took from the Persephone myth to deal with his feelings on his own son, knowing that he’d be more than happy to have just a moment’s more time to share…which led him to use the Spanish word for grateful as the track’s title. You’ll love this.

New Music from Icarus Phoenix

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I’m a longtime Drew Danburry stan, so when I heard that there was a new Icarus Phoenix tune on the horizon, I rushed to press play…and here I am admitting I got exactly what I expected. Seemingly settled on a new lineup, it seems the band have taken Drew’s vision of off-kilter bedroom folk ditties and elevated them to a grander vista; it’s a place where you’ll find similarities with acts like Grandaddy or Earlimart, though Drew always seems to be winking at the listener with some of his wordplay. Always nice to dive into new Icarus Phoenix…and looks like we’re in luck as the Son EP is scheduled for March 1st release.

Icarus Phoenix Shares Too Many Hands Video

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Going back through my emails this week, I’ve been sleeping on dropping this Icarus Phoenix video, which has been out for a hot minute. Still, I love Drew Danburry’s songwriting, particularly in this project, so it seems fitting as I’m circling back to include the latest tune from the forthcoming Sometimes Our Shadow Gets in the Way. This round, Drew is joined up by Josaleigh Pollett, who adds a nice balance to the song and helps detail the song’s story of a toxic relationship; she plays a nice foil with a more pensive tone in her voice, mixing up the textural balance in a traditional duet sense. This new LP will be out on Telos Tapes on April 7th.

Icarus Phoenix Shares Eddie King Video

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When I first stumbled upon Icarus Phoenix, I kept it close; it was something so special and personal that I didn’t want to share it, not yet anyways. But, I realized that wasn’t fair because Drew Danburry’s songwriting is just too brilliant to keep locked away. And so here we are, a week away from the release of No Tree Can Grow to Heaven Unless Its Roots Reach Down to Hell, with one final gem to share. “Eddie King” is great storytelling from Danburry, and in a sense reminds me of a pop rock version of Jeffrey Lewis. The song’s got these little bits of cascading guitar to give some punch, yet it still has that personable feel you get from an Icarus Phoenix release. Plus, you have to give credit to Drew, as he hand drew and animated this video. Look for the new LP from Telos Tapes next Friday, September 10th.

Icarus Phoenix Shares Anthem Video

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By now, you’re likely aware of my adoration for Drew Danbury’s Icarus Phoenix project; he’s been dropping singles left and right as he prepares for the release of the new LP. This run through, you get a slight heavier punch in the getting, offering up an almost rock vibe, though it’s quickly peeled back for the voices, allowing for the intimate swoon that’s made Danburry’s work so enchanting since I hit upon the self-titled Icarus Phoenix LP. There are definitely some vocal notes here that remind me of Clem Snide, so I’m definitely inclined to just sit here and fawn, but I’ll let you decided. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that Drew keeps this a family affair, allowing his 12 year old nephew create the video here. Look for the new LP via Telos Tapes on September 10th.

Icarus Phoenix Shares All the Same

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Ya’ll all know by now how much I love Drew Daburry’s project, Icarus Phoenix; it’s one of those little secret I keep hoping you all are willing to dip your toes into as you browse our site. When this song opens, you get the traditional Danburry feel, an emotional vocal plain and upfront in the mix. But, what really charmed me on this track was the song’s elevated punch. It hits for the first time just before the 40 second mark, drums dropping in and guitars giving off a little more bravado. Honestly, it reminds me of the best of Jason Lytle, blending a more modern power pop feel with folk inclinations. This tune will appear on the seance Icarus Phoenix release, slated for later this Fall.

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