A Mind of Your Own is the debut release from The Bright Siders, the duo of acclaimed songwriter and musician Kristin Andreassen and NYC child psychiatrist Kari Groff, MD. Brimming with uplifting and empowering songs, the album invites it's listeners to think deeply on feelings and emotions that come with growing up, while focusing on resilience and mindset. Along with a slew of all-star guests including Ed Helms, The War and Treaty, Oh Pep!,  The Hokes (a.k.a. Punch Brothers), Gaby Moreno, and more, The Bright Siders bring profound sensitivity and vivacity to songs about friendship, bullying, anger, acceptance of others, and coping with sadness and change. This music is sure to spark meaningful conversations and bring families closer as they explore the beauty and complexity of their emotional lives together.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
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Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
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Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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Slayer Hell Awaits [3xLP]
Metal Blade
May 15, 2026 -
Hannah Lew Hannah Lew
Night School
May 15, 2026 -
Broken Social Scene Remember the Humans
Arts Crafts
May 8, 2026 -
Gun Outfit Process and Reality [2xLP]
Upset The Rhythm
May 22, 2026 -
Temples Bliss
V2 Records
June 26, 2026 -
Josh Groban Cinematic
Warner Records
May 8, 2026 -
Cole Berliner The Black Door
Drag City
May 29, 2026 -
Widowspeak Roses
Captured Tracks Rec
June 5, 2026 -
Jeff Parker & ETA IVtet Happy Today
Nonesuch
May 15, 2026 -
The Home Team It Lives, It Changes (Opaque White)
Invogue Records
June 26, 2026 -
Film Permanence
Lauren Records
May 8, 2026 -
BCMC Stash
Drag City
June 26, 2026 -
DevilDriver Strike And Kill
Napalm Records
July 10, 2026 -
Suki Waterhouse Loveland (Pink)
Island
July 10, 2026