The Mynabirds
Soulful, piano-driven indie pop that balances political grit with cinematic beauty. Warm analog textures meet a voice that feels like a wise, slightly weary friend.
Soulful, piano-driven indie pop that balances political grit with cinematic beauty. Warm analog textures meet a voice that feels like a wise, slightly weary friend.
The Mynabirds sound like the intersection of a dusty 1960s soul record and a modern indie-pop sensibilities. Laura Burhenn’s voice is the anchor, possessing a rich, smoky quality that suggests both vulnerability and immense strength. It is music that feels lived-in, carrying the weight of travel and experience without ever losing its melodic brightness.
What makes the project distinctive is its refusal to be just one thing. One moment it is a piano-led chamber pop meditation, and the next it is an expansive, synth-heavy exploration of futuristic soundscapes. Burhenn manages to weave feminist politics and deep self-reflection into songs that remain remarkably tuneful and accessible, avoiding the traps of preachiness or sentimentality.
Start with 'What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood' for a soul-inflected introduction, then move to 'Generals' to hear their more aggressive, rhythmic side. For those who prefer a more atmospheric, electronic-leaning experience, 'Lovers Know' provides a gauzy, 80s-inspired journey through the heart of the American landscape.
The Mynabirds are an American indie pop band founded by singer-songwriter and pianist Laura Burhenn, who was previously one half of the Washington, D.C., indie duo Georgie James. Burhenn formed the Mynabirds in 2009, and shortly after signed to Saddle Creek Records and relocated to Omaha, Nebraska. The sound has been described by Pitchfork as "...openhearted, politically engaged, feminist pop that, miraculously, never veers into schmaltz."
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