Seabird have appeared once before in Ireland in Dec 2009 and this appearance at FUEL 11 is their first return to Europe since that date – their musical style is varied and ranges from Coldplay to the Editors to Rufus Wainwright.
Consisting of brothers Aaron (vocals/keys) and Ryan(guitar) Morgan, as well as Chris Kubik (bass), and Aaron Hunt (drums), the Cincinnati-basedband initially formed in 2004 when entering a local “battle of the bands”competition. Its first national project, a collaborative effort with producersJacquire King (Modest Mouse, Kings Of Leon, Tom Waits, Switchfoot) and AllenSalmon (Mute Math, This Beautiful Republic), is an attempt to meet its fanswhere they are, to craft an album that “share[s] the emotions, victories, anddefeats we all experience as normal, every day people,” says Aaron.
“These songs are about real life struggles, relationships, losses, bittersweet goodbyes and finally having the courage to tell your childhood sweetheart you love her,” says Aaron Morgan. “We want to invite the listener to share the emotions, victories and defeats we all experience as normal, every day people.” And with lyrics so honest and vulnerable, it’s hard not to. “There is a redemptive quality present in this record, even in the darker moments.” explains frontman Aaron Morgan. “We hope this record will be an oasis for those who were left thirsty by years of heartache.”
If you asked them what their hopes are, Seabird would say, “To be approachable, and to write songs that people can rely on.” Bottom line, they want to connect with their audience. “We want the listener to remember that there is always something worth fighting for, and someone around to help keep our heads above water.” For the guys of Seabird, it’s a poignant message that continues to play on repeat long after the music stops.
Ultimately,rescue is what it’s all about for Seabird. “We want to beapproachable and to write songs that people can rely on,” says Aaron. “We wantthe listener to remember that there is always something worth fighting for, andsomeone around to help keep our heads above water.” For the guys of Seabird,it’s a poignant message that continues to play on repeat long after the musicstops.”
