Gerard, Sean Thomas - Stay In your Light

FOR FANS OF: Jeff Buckley, Calexico, Clairo, Hannah Cohen, Mac DeMarco, Dr. Dog, Drugdealer, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, Fleetwood Mac, John Grant, Richard Hawley, Iron & Wine, Damien Jurado, John Lennon, Cass McCombs, Kevin Morby, Michael Nau, Chuck Prophet, Tracy Shedd, Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens, Summer Set, Kurt Vile, M. Ward, Faye Webster, Paul Westerberg, Wilco After five years of growth as a musician and father, Sean Thomas Gerard is back with Stay In Your Light. Gerard, who records in a humble corner of his family's garage that doubles as a playroom for his two daughters, shares “I think about some day when I'm gone, my kids will be able to put on my records and feel like they can spend time with me again” about his music. The artist’s take on the indie-folk sound is refreshing and personal. Stay In Your Light is a comforting symphonic hug that aims to preserve the innocence of those Gerard holds dearest. The family focused theme of Stay In Your Light is cohesive throughout, both sonically and lyrically. Gerard blends thoughtful lyrics with beautifully hazy instrumentation. The lead single, “Bright Side,” notably exemplifies these qualities with lines such as: “I knew then we were all, all in / I couldn't plan it better than this again.” The multilayered production of the song takes the listener on a sonic cruise. In an era starved for genuine warmth and intimacy, this record feels like a luminous embrace. Profoundly moving, endlessly replayable, and destined to become a cherished soundtrack for life's most tender moments. The second and third singles from Stay In Your Light feature emotionally authentic arrangements melded with affectionate vocals. Gerard speaks to the love he has for his wife in “Worlds Collide” by saying: “And now I see it / You are a dreamer / We are both one of a kind / And we'll go singing in the street in the summertime” Seeing as how Gerard resides in Wilmington, North Carolina, it's only natural that some of his songs feature beach town-esque sounds. At its core, this album is a heartfelt reminder of what real love sounds like, the kind that makes you pull over just to steal a few more minutes together, and it'll leave you feeling a little less alone in the world. Every sound on this album finds a home where they play in mass harmony, tucked in with great care by Gerard himself. This creates a seamless listening experience that immerses the universe in the artist’s vision. Stay In Your Light is an intimate glance into the artist’s psyche and his absolute affection for his daughters and family. Not a second of the listeners’ time is wasted throughout the half an hour of indie bliss.  1 . Bright Side 2. Forget the Memories 3. Juniper 4. Worlds Collide  5. Show You Love 6. Best I Can 7. Galaxy 8. Calling Us Home