Today's the day!
You can now listen to Let It Breathe on bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, and other digital platforms*, plus on brand new shiny compact discs!
Big world on a little ball
Amidst the turmoil in the US and abroad releasing an album feels a bit like humming beside an erupting volcano. However making these songs has been my salvation the past year and I release them with the intention and hope that they will bring you joy and comfort as well. Some of those who pre-ordered have shared the following responses:
"your best yet!"
"badass!"
"LOVE IT"
"looooooooovvvvve"
"righteous"
"more hopeful and optimistic than I expected... positively refreshing"
"fantastic!"
... but in the famous words of Levar Burton, you don't have to take my word for it. ;)
10 year anniversary bonus album
Today also marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Four Corners, the first album I recorded with Steve Rossiter back when I was a senior in college and a pre-schooler in life. To celebrate a decade of collaboration (and growth!) every purchase of Let It Breathe through my website or bandcamp comes with a free bonus download of Four Corners!
Let It Breathe Winter Tour
Please join me for the following west coast concerts!
Feb 10 / OLYMPIA, WA // Cascadia Homebrew
Feb 11 / REDMOND, WA // SoulFood
Feb 12 / TACOMA, WA // Unity of South Sound
Feb 14 / TACOMA, WA // University of Puget Sound
Feb 16 / SEATTLE, WA // Conor Byrne
Feb 18 / SEATTLE, WA // C & P
Feb 25 / BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA // Eleven
Mar 01 / PORTLAND, OR // Alberta Street Pub
Mar 03 / PORT TOWNSEND, WA // Disco Bay Detour
Mar 04 / CHIMACUM, WA // Finnriver
Mar 07 / DAVENPORT, CA // Davenport Roadhouse
Mar 08 / MENLO PARK, CA // Off the Grid
Mar 10 / MENLO PARK, CA // Cafe Zoé
Mar 11 / WINTERS, CA // Berryessa
Mar 12 / EUGENE, OR // Unity of the Valley
Mar 13 / SISTERS, OR // Open Door
Mar 16 / EUGENE, OR // Black Forest
Mar 18 / SALEM, OR // Tap Root
Mar 19 / EUGENE, OR // Hop Valley
Mar 22 / PORTLAND, OR // White Eagle
Mar 23 / LA CONNER, WA // Anelia's
Mar 24 / OLGA, WA // Doe Bay
More California & Europe tour dates will be announced soon. In the meantime, here's a taste of the road:
Rearview
It's been a fun, fast month touring from Santa Fe to Seattle. I've spent more time indoors than I'm used to (it's sleeting on the skylight as I type) but here are a couple photos from the trip up the coast:
Had a lovely visit with lovely Johnny Houx in lovely Ferndale, CA. In case you missed it, here's our (lovely?) cover of PJ Harvey's "We Float."
And lovely cows. 
Oregon's dramatic coastline...
The past couple weeks I've been in Portland, writing and phoning and doing other stuff.
I admit I often feel like:
But I too am more hopeful and optimistic than expected.
With love,
Cygne
* People often ask what's the best way to acquire music in a way that will support the musician. In case you're wondering (thank you):
1. It's always best to buy directly from the artist.
2. Bandcamp is also a wonderful option because they charge just small percentage and the rest of the money goes directly to the artist. Plus - today only bandcamp is donating 100% of their profits to the ACLU!
3. iTunes is also a good place to purchase music, and regardless of whether or not you purchase the album via iTunes it'd be a huge help if you would write a positive review for Let It Breathe.
4. As for streaming, Spotify compensates me approximately $0.001 per song. This is far from a living wage however creating playlists and sharing the music with your friends is still a great way to show support. Especially if you leave it playing 24-7 ;)
You can now listen to Let It Breathe on bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, and other digital platforms*, plus on brand new shiny compact discs!
Big world on a little ball
Amidst the turmoil in the US and abroad releasing an album feels a bit like humming beside an erupting volcano. However making these songs has been my salvation the past year and I release them with the intention and hope that they will bring you joy and comfort as well. Some of those who pre-ordered have shared the following responses:
"your best yet!"
"badass!"
"LOVE IT"
"looooooooovvvvve"
"righteous"
"more hopeful and optimistic than I expected... positively refreshing"
"fantastic!"
... but in the famous words of Levar Burton, you don't have to take my word for it. ;)
10 year anniversary bonus album
Today also marks the 10th anniversary of the release of Four Corners, the first album I recorded with Steve Rossiter back when I was a senior in college and a pre-schooler in life. To celebrate a decade of collaboration (and growth!) every purchase of Let It Breathe through my website or bandcamp comes with a free bonus download of Four Corners!
Let It Breathe Winter Tour
Please join me for the following west coast concerts!
Feb 10 / OLYMPIA, WA // Cascadia Homebrew
Feb 11 / REDMOND, WA // SoulFood
Feb 12 / TACOMA, WA // Unity of South Sound
Feb 14 / TACOMA, WA // University of Puget Sound
Feb 16 / SEATTLE, WA // Conor Byrne
Feb 18 / SEATTLE, WA // C & P
Feb 25 / BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA // Eleven
Mar 01 / PORTLAND, OR // Alberta Street Pub
Mar 03 / PORT TOWNSEND, WA // Disco Bay Detour
Mar 04 / CHIMACUM, WA // Finnriver
Mar 07 / DAVENPORT, CA // Davenport Roadhouse
Mar 08 / MENLO PARK, CA // Off the Grid
Mar 10 / MENLO PARK, CA // Cafe Zoé
Mar 11 / WINTERS, CA // Berryessa
Mar 12 / EUGENE, OR // Unity of the Valley
Mar 13 / SISTERS, OR // Open Door
Mar 16 / EUGENE, OR // Black Forest
Mar 18 / SALEM, OR // Tap Root
Mar 19 / EUGENE, OR // Hop Valley
Mar 22 / PORTLAND, OR // White Eagle
Mar 23 / LA CONNER, WA // Anelia's
Mar 24 / OLGA, WA // Doe Bay
More California & Europe tour dates will be announced soon. In the meantime, here's a taste of the road:
Rearview
It's been a fun, fast month touring from Santa Fe to Seattle. I've spent more time indoors than I'm used to (it's sleeting on the skylight as I type) but here are a couple photos from the trip up the coast:
Had a lovely visit with lovely Johnny Houx in lovely Ferndale, CA. In case you missed it, here's our (lovely?) cover of PJ Harvey's "We Float." 
And lovely cows. 
Oregon's dramatic coastline...
The past couple weeks I've been in Portland, writing and phoning and doing other stuff. 
I admit I often feel like: 
But I too am more hopeful and optimistic than expected. 
With love,
Cygne
* People often ask what's the best way to acquire music in a way that will support the musician. In case you're wondering (thank you):
1. It's always best to buy directly from the artist.
2. Bandcamp is also a wonderful option because they charge just small percentage and the rest of the money goes directly to the artist. Plus - today only bandcamp is donating 100% of their profits to the ACLU!
3. iTunes is also a good place to purchase music, and regardless of whether or not you purchase the album via iTunes it'd be a huge help if you would write a positive review for Let It Breathe.
4. As for streaming, Spotify compensates me approximately $0.001 per song. This is far from a living wage however creating playlists and sharing the music with your friends is still a great way to show support. Especially if you leave it playing 24-7 ;)