On new record For The Birds, Atlanta-based Neighbor Lady expand the boundaries of their country-kissed indie rock sound to encompass an elegant style of lush and textural guitar pop sprinkled with, as songwriter and vocalist Emily Braden puts it, with “reverb and magic.†Full of gorgeous top-line melodies, spirited rock hooks, and Braden’s richly emotive vocals (and plenty of twang), For The Birds takes a kaleidoscopic approach to genre. The record features everything from catchy alternative (“Penny Pick It Upâ€) and starry-eyed country (“I’m With Youâ€) to straightforward indie rock (“Scaredâ€) and ambient-indebted otherworldly pop (“Hauntedâ€). Neighbor Lady began as Braden’s solo project, but is now a four-piece consisting of Braden, guitarist Jack Blauvelt, bassist Payton Collier, and drummer Andrew McFarland. The band recorded For The Birds with Jason Kingsland (Kaiser Chiefs, Band of Horses, Belle & Sebastian) at Diamond Street Studios in Atlanta and it was mixed by Noah Georgeson (Andy Shauf, Cate Le Bon, Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom.) Though For The Birds is hallmarked by big sonic flourishes and brave moments of experimentation, the overall feeling is one of intimacy—four people in a room, making music together; fitting for a group of musicians who say they feel less like a band and more like a family. “This record came out of a lot of love and hard work and us caring so much about the music and each other,†says Braden. “And that's pretty much what we're about.†Side A
Release date:
September 16, 2022
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Technics SL-1500C Turntable
Features a direct-drive motor, a high-precision tonearm, and a premium MM cartridge, delivering exceptional sound quality
-
Phono Preamps - Top Picks
A selection of the best phono preamps for your turntable setup
-
Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Claire Rousay A little death
Thrill Jockey Records
October 31, 2025 -
Demi Lovato It's Not That Deep (Lavender Daydream)
Island
October 24, 2025 -
Rodeo Boys Junior
Don Giovanni
October 24, 2025 -
Mike Oldfield Amarok [2xLP]
Universal UK
November 7, 2025 -
Lush Gala
4Ad
November 14, 2025 -
Soulfly Chama (Yellow/Orange Corona)
Nuclear Blast
November 14, 2025 -
Lunatic Soul The World Under Unsun [2xLP]
Inside Out Music
October 31, 2025 -
Rammstein XXXIII 33 x Single [33xLP]
Virgin Music
November 14, 2025 -
Florence + The Machine Everybody Scream (The Dead Bluebell Edition) [2xLP]
Republic Records
October 31, 2025 -
AVTT/PTTN (The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton) AVTT/PTTN
Ramseur Rec.
November 14, 2025 -
Bahamas My Second Last Album
Brushfire/Republic Records
October 24, 2025 -
Florence + The Machine Everybody Scream
Republic Records
October 31, 2025 -
Edenbridge Set the Dark on Fire [2xLP]
Steamhammer
January 16, 2026 -
Paul McCartney and Wings WINGS (Deluxe) [3xLP]
Capitol
November 7, 2025