{"title":"Bowerbirds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bowerbirds are an American folk band formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2006. The lineup consists of Phil Moore on vocals and guitar, Beth Tacular on accordion and vocals, and Matt Damron on drums. They are occasionally joined by Mark Paulson who contributes with violin, drums, and vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their unique blend of folk melodies and heartfelt lyrics, the Bowerbirds have captivated audiences around the world. Drawing inspiration from nature and personal experiences, their music resonates with listeners on a deep level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy artists such as Horse Feathers, Megafaun, Great Lake Swimmers, Elvis Perkins, or The Dodos, then you will definitely appreciate the enchanting sound of the Bowerbirds. Their music is reminiscent of these talented musicians while maintaining its own distinct style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"upper-air","title":"Upper Air","description":"\u003cp\u003e'upper air' is the sophomore effort from north carolina's folk duo of phil moore and beth tacular. the popularity of their first record effected a lot of change for the group: they've signed to dead oceans, and with the label's support have toured with the likes of bon iver, phosphorescent, and john vanderslice. the inspiration for these songs comes from their near-constant touring, and as such, they stray from the backwoods, nature-inspired sounds and imagery of their debut and show signs of an evolution toward a fuller array of instrumentation and a more confessional lyrical basis. the arrangements are subtle: acoustic guitars, organ, piano, autoharp, violin, percussion, upright bass and more are used throughout the recording. usually though, it is just a few of these instruments delicately supporting moore's voice, the anchor of every song. bowerbirds have the spirit of richard and linda thompson, the currency of devendra banhart, the addictively sweet melodicism of iron and wine, but it churns with an underlying energy closer to a beirut or something farther out, more raw, more wild. on dead oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50410007855435,"sku":"314797","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/57a6c67b-d9f5-48ba-9255-298c4b511d9a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726634184"},{"product_id":"the-cleaning","title":"The Cleaning","description":"\u003cp\u003egatefold vinyl with download. the best songs of north carolina's bowerbirds have always seemed eternal. coruscated by beth tacular's bird song and phil moore's environmentalist empathy, 'in our talons' was, at its core, a quest for solidarity in a world of closing shadows. 'northern lights' painted a pained portrait of love shrouded in doubt as perfectly as cash, dylan or cohen ever have. these felt like more than songs; they felt like treasures. but those recordings were made on the quick and the cheap, with nylon-stringed guitars, fiddle lines and drum patterns that became comfortable. you could imagine these songs as old stateside standards, because, really, that's how they sounded - campfire anthems sung by a couple clinging to very deep love. 'the clearing' is the third album by the bowerbirds, and as is often the case for bands that have found steady success, they had more time and better resources to make it. this is a bigger record, then, with bolder sounds and a broader scope. 'tuck the darkness in' surges in its final two minutes with a wall of electric guitars and drums. 'hush' plays hide and seek with restless vibraphones, pianos and drums, beth's voice again providing a core of resilience in an otherwise ominous atmosphere. on dead oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50410015031627,"sku":"348199","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9c52e60b-4ef7-42e5-86ce-837156525aa5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726634357"},{"product_id":"the-cleaning-1","title":"The Cleaning","description":"\u003cp\u003ethe best songs of north carolina's bowerbirds have always seemed eternal. coruscated by beth tacular's bird song and phil moore's environmentalist empathy, 'in our talons' was, at its core, a quest for solidarity in a world of closing shadows. 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