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Icarus Phoenix Release Love Single

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It seems that when you’re in the music business for the long-haul that you don’t have any other option but to just sit down and keep writing, much like Drew Danburry and his Icarus Phoenix project. His latest song takes it’s lyrical content from a conversation he had with friends, highlighting his ability to pen magic from everyday events. On the vocal range, there was something that felt as if he’s finally reached the crosswords that we found David Bazaan hitting, where a penchant for pop overtakes the stripped down beginnings. But, as he’s done of late, Drew’s offered up the acoustic version too, so you can compare and contrast the demo with the arranged version to adore!

Icarus Phoenix Drops The World That We Live In

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Drew Danburry has been on a prolific songwriting streak since putting out his last LP this past August, and he continues with another from the Icarus Phoenix catalog. Drew says the initial premise of this song was that we could all have a larger impact and change the world, and while that sentiment seems to have faded for many of us, it’s important that we cling to that hope, and push for it. Perhaps that’s why this song’s got such a draw for me, still seeing me clinging to the idea that “we can change it/we can remake it.” Let’s not forget that hope, and forget that artists like Drew make that possible.

New Icarus Phoenix Single

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I’m always going to get behind a Drew Danburry release, and his latest single under the Icarus Phoenix moniker has him revisiting softened indie days of old. There are moments when his voice recalls the works of Ben Gibbard or even Jason Lytle, taking on this stretched syllabic melody. Guitars and ambient notes follow suit, stretching the scenery behind Drew’s voice, lifting it up with subtle textures that rise through the speakers. It’s really interesting when it’s juxtaposed with the acoustic demo, which is also attached to the release, as you get to hear the way the song’s initial stages unfold into this rich pop tapestry.

Drew Danburry Releases Bird Songs

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We’ve spent a lot of time covering Drew Danburry this year, primarily under his Icarus Phoenix moniker, having released I Should Have Know The Things You Never Said. But, today Drew gets to celebrate a new joy, releasing a Book with an accompanying collection of songs, titled Bird Songs. I chose the tune below to remind you of his great songwriting prowess, particularly as I love the underlying gallop of the percussion, adding a textural layer of energy to the folk style. As always, Drew’s voice has this familiarity (perhaps because I listen to his work a lot) that reminds me of a James Mercer or Jason Lytle, buoyant and proud whilst still holding onto some intimacy. Bird Songs is out today!

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.

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