“Little Bird” is released today, September 4, 2020. More music is planned for the near future.
When former URB Magazine marketing exec Kyle Mortensen swiped right on Emily Rath's photo, what he ended up with was the lead singer for the band that he didn't know he was forming. Add former INCUBUS bassist Dirk Lance to the picture and you have the power trio EAST OF JUNE who are releasing their sixth single "Little Bird" today, September 4, 2020.
A song born out of self-isolation due to the pandemic, "Little Bird" was a unique writing experience for the band. "The song came about during this very strange time in our world and might not have been created otherwise," says Dirk. "During the first week of quarantine in LA, Kyle decided he better write a simple acoustic song that could easily be recorded and produced given the limitations of everyone being stuck at home. So, he sat outside on his porch and started developing the guitar melody and basic song structure, which led to Emily writing the concept and I shaped the bridge and overall flow and production of the tune."East of June "Little Bird" Formed in 2018, EAST OF JUNE features bassist Dirk Lance, vocalist Emily Rath and Kyle Mortensen on guitar. Dirk, a founding member of Incubus who co-wrote and performed on the famed rock band's hit albums, S.C.I.E.N.C.E., Make Yourself, and Morning View, was a force behind the group's biggest songs "Drive," "Pardon Me," and "Wish You Were Here." After leaving Incubus, he spent the last decade on a passion project called Willie's Nerve Clinic before joining with Kyle to start a songwriting collective. After meeting and working with Emily, the trio decided they had something awesome to share, and it was time to put a name to the collaboration, EAST OF JUNE.
"Little Bird" is released today, September 4, 2020. More music is planned for the near future.Videos