As Long Beard, New Jersey singer-songwriter Leslie Bear crafts wistful soft rock that sticks to your bones. It’s been four years since she premiered her debut album, Sleepwalker, and now, she’s officially announcing the followup. The album, which was co-produced by Craig Hendrix (of Japanese Breakfast) is called Means To Me. It’s out in full September 13th via Double Double Whammy, but ahead of that, she’s sharing the first single, “Sweetheart,” a pensive dream of falling back in touch with someone who made an impact some time ago.
Long Beard, Aka Leslie Bear says So happy to finally announce the new Long Beard record, ‘Means To Me’, out on Double Double Whammy! I’m really proud of this one and can’t wait to share it with you :’) The first single ‘Sweetheart’ is a nostalgic song that shifts between the distant past and the present. It’s a letter to someone you’ve lost touch with from a long time ago, finding some small connection to their life with regards to yours—how the thought of them resurfaces every once in a while and how they may have shaped the person you’ve become while wondering if you’ve had a similar impact on them,” .“It’s a jangly/indie-pop song reminiscent of the 90s with a chimey lead guitar that weaves in and out. It’s written almost as a stream of consciousness with a heavy daydream mood.”
“Means To Me” on LP / CD
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