The Bright Siders - "The Moon & the Stars & Me" [Official Audio]

Listen to the official audio for "The Moon & the Stars & Me" by The Bright Siders, the first single off their upcoming Smithsonian Folkways album 'A Mind of Your Own.' Inspired by a conversation Kristin Andreassen had with Dr. Groff’s young daughter about being afraid of the dark, the song speaks to how the darkness protects the colors so they (and we) can rest and become bright again in the morning.

'A Mind of Your Own' available January 21, 2021, on Vinyl LP and Digital.

Pre-order/stream:
Smithsonian Folkways: https://folkways.si.edu/the-bright-siders/a-mind-of-your-own
All other platforms: https://orcd.co/the-bright-siders-a-mind-of-your-own

'A Mind of Your Own' is the debut release from The Bright Siders, the duo of acclaimed songwriter and musician Kristin Andreassen and NYC child psychiatrist Kari Groff, MD. Brimming with uplifting and empowering songs, the album invites its listeners to think deeply on feelings and emotions that come with growing up, while focusing on resilience and mindset. Along with a slew of all-star guests including Ed Helms, The War and Treaty, Oh Pep!, The Hokes (a.k.a. Punch Brothers), Gaby Moreno, and more, The Bright Siders bring profound sensitivity and vivacity to songs about friendship, bullying, anger, acceptance of others, and coping with sadness and change. This music is sure to spark meaningful conversations and bring families closer as they explore the beauty and complexity of their emotional lives together.

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