{"id":185,"date":"2020-05-07T15:10:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T15:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2020\/2020\/05\/07\/hearing-aide-birkby-another-planet\/"},"modified":"2020-05-07T15:10:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T15:10:00","slug":"hearing-aide-birkby-another-planet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.nysmusic.com\/2020\/2020\/05\/07\/hearing-aide-birkby-another-planet\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aide: Birkby &#8216;Another Planet&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the year slowly moves on, more and more musicians are postponing their tours out of respect for public safety. One of those artists is Gabriel Birkby from Buffalo, who goes by the moniker \u2018Birkby.\u2019  After cancelling a number of shows around Western NY, Birkby decided to release his first EP, <em>Another Planet<\/em>, which he had teased to his fans earlier this year. This splendid debut combines uplifting and positive music with vivid lyrics that paint a story line of a society in reform after leaving their homeland. The contrast between the emotional lyrics and the musical style of each song results in a release that is both majestic and captivating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Birkby - Another Planet\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BIJJeEt5uzM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The album starts with \u201cChange in the Weather,\u201d a song about growth and new beginnings that is brimming with hope and promise. This upbeat track offers a glimpse at some elements that we\u2019ll see through this EP: the pure emotion in Birkby\u2019s voice, the interplay of dreamy synths and joyous guitar, and a chorus that feels like the clouds are parting and the sun is shining down on you. Also featured is Mike Gantzer of Aqueous, who provided additional percussion and a guitar solo on this opening track. <br><br>Next up is \u201cUnderground Republic,\u201d another song with a cheery sound that really benefits from the impressive way Birkby\u2019s voice dances around his guitar work. The lyrics continue to paint a picture of new growth and uncertainty, but the chorus will certainly speak to a lot of listeners in this sheltered time of our lives when he exclaims \u201cHow about a little privacy Cause I know how I get And I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll regret.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halfway through the release, we come across \u201cAwake,\u201d which stands apart from the rest of the album. This track is a soulful and synth-heavy jam that features a slower tempo and laid-back vibe, thanks in part to some 808s and beautiful layered vocals in the chorus. Despite the change in style, \u201cAwake\u201d still shares the elements that Birkby excels at throughout this release. His ability to blend multiple elements on his track with mastery is apparent in the way the keys and drums play so beautifully together underneath an emotional chorus pleading, \u201cCan I get a hand over here?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Birkby\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/68s2Imaf9zUlQF9JCkFgpL?si=3QunlECpTx2qfRY8Zo-vHQ&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shifting musical gears again, &#8220;Inconsistent&#8221; is one of my favorite numbers on the EP. Each verse has a wonderful bounce to it and with lyrics that praise the search for clarity, salvation and a trust in what you can see for yourself while being skeptical of what the written word holds. But it\u2019s the emotion and funky feeling of the chorus that won me over and this whole track has a flow to it that\u2019s sure to make you smile, as I found myself humming it for days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birkby saved the title track for the end of this release and it\u2019s a great send-off that once again showcases both his incredible vocal talent and his guitar mastery as he has the two dance together throughout the chorus. &#8220;Another Planet&#8221; paints a picture of promise, improvement and encouragement, all while reminding you to \u201cWake and meet the burning day\u201d because there is \u201cAnother future on the horizon.&#8221;<br><br>Birkby\u2019s first EP release is a must-listen, especially during these days of self-isolation. <em>Another Planet<\/em> may only 5 tracks long, but it\u2019s a welcomed release in these strange times that only gets better with each listen. You can purchase the digital album or stream it from <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BIJJeEt5uzM\">Bandcamp <\/a>and the EP will be available to stream on Spotify starting April 20. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Tracks<\/strong>: Inconsistent, Another Planet<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the year slowly moves on, more and more musicians are postponing their tours out of respect for public safety. 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