The Earth Turns and So Do We

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The Honey Badgers | Release Date: June 20th, 2024 (no FCC indecent or profane language)

Erin Magnin & Michael Natrin, BMI (Self-published, Self-released)

@honeybadgerfolk | 302-535-1271 | honeybadgerfolk@gmail.com

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Album Description:

This album is a portrait of light within the darkness, and sometimes of darkness within the light. Many of these songs were sketched out deep in the midst of the pandemic as we grappled with the loss of loved ones, the loneliness, the stagnancy of that time.

“The Earth Turns and So Do We” tries to untangle a tight knot of intensely human feelings - grief, memory, and legacy; growth through stillness; love despite discomfort; regret, hope, healing. But at its core is a simple idea: time continues to walk us forward, to our delight and sorrow. The view will change, but the path might feel familiar. Those who were once with you will never truly leave. Spring will give way to summer, autumn, winter, and then - it will be spring again.

Produced by Kyle Swartzwelder, Erin Magnin, & Michael Natrin

Recorded and mixed by Kyle Swartzwelder at Black Forest Sound Studio in Glenside, PA

Short Bio:

The Honey Badgers are known for their sparkling harmonies, honest lyrics, and undeniable chemistry on and off stage. Weaving their voices together with Michael’s driving guitar and Erin’s wistful violin, they spin stories and songs about finding yourself, finding each other, and finding your way in the world. They were recently voted #1 “Most Wanted” at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase 2023.

Credits:

Erin Magnin: Vocals (all), Violin (1-3, 5-10, 12, 14), Guitar (1, 3, 6, 8, 11, 13), Ukulele (4, 12), Harmonium (4, 9), Synth (5, 9)

Michael Natrin: Vocals (2, 4, 6, 7, 9-15) Guitar (2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15), Trumpet (4), Mandolin (13), Harmonica (15)

Skyler Cumbia: Vocals (1, 3, 8)

Sharon Bousquet: Vocals (1)

Kyle Swartzwelder: Bass Guitar (1, 2, 10, 11, 15), Electric Guitar (2, 10, 11), B3 Organ (2), Mandolin (8, 14), Wurlitzer (11), Pedal Steel (15)

Owen Osborne: Percussion (1-4, 10-14)

Michael G. Ronstadt: Cello (1, 4, 10)

Samuel Nobles: Upright Bass (3, 4, 6, 8, 12-14)

Shelley Kelley: Bodhrán (7)

Group vocals on track 8 & 9: Hen Bellman, Skyler Cumbia, Matthew Halley, Em McKeever, Shane Palko, Kyle Swartzwelder; additional group vocals on 8: Joe Sharpe