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The Secret Beach Releases  We were born here, what's your excuse? LP, Shares "Hat's Way of Walking" Video via Scene Point Blank Read Vents and Music Defined Features Fall Tour Dates On Sale Now LP Out Today via Victory Pool

LISTEN & SHARE: The Secret Beach - We were born here, what's your excuse? LP Stream LISTEN & SHARE: The Secret Beach - "Hat's Way of Walking" Stream | YouTube LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: The Secret Beach - "If You Don't Love Me Let Me Go" Stream | YouTube LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: The Secret Beach - "All This Living" Stream | YouTube LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: The Secret Beach - "Buying You A Garnet Amp" Stream | YouTube LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: The Secret Beach - "22" Stream | YouTube LISTEN & SHARE: The Secret Beach - "lydlmlmg" Stream LISTEN & SHARE: The Secret Beach - Songs From The Secret Beach LP Stream PRAISE FOR THE SECRET BEACH "His plainly stated lyrics are refreshing, and though the wide-ranging genre touchpoints are evident the production never threatens to distract from the songs, only ever tastefully adding to the story." - The Manitoban "There's an alluring frailty - enhanced by his earnest and greatly melodic voice - in how Micah portrays how he thought life should be when compared to how he sees it currently... There may not be a better songwriter in Manitoba. Matlock's Lou Reed and Neil Young and Daniel Johnston all rolled into one." - Bad Gardening Advice Today, Manitoban indie-folk veteran, The Secret Beach, is releasing their highly anticipated sophomore LP, We were born here, what's your excuse?. The new album was crafted under the guidance of legendary producer Rob Fraboni and is teeming with home-grown warmth; it's 16 tracks casually unfurl spools of intimate texture, hushed melodies, and a wholly inviting atmosphere that puts the listener virtually in the same room as these timeless numbers. The songs – many of them barely cracking the two-minute mark – fly effortlessly by. Today also marks the release of The Secret Beach’s version of The Famous Sandhogs’ song “Hat’s Way of Walking,” accompanied by a fantastic video created by Little Jack Films. Discovering the Famous Sandhogs in early 2020 was life-changing for Micah Erenberg; as an avid fan of underground music, their extensive, anonymous discography—including over 60 albums and unique projects like the 100-song "choose your own adventure" collection—was a treasure trove. “Naturally, I became obsessed with the Sandhogs and quickly discovered their strong support of our local music scene… I decided to test the “Song-Poem Store”, which resulted in them producing three fully recorded songs in the span of three days. I couldn’t believe the productivity rate.” This fascination led to a friendship and creative collaboration, resulting in many of Erenberg’s poems set to their music and a few music videos for The Secret Beach. The video for "Hat’s Way of Walking" is especially meaningful, featuring a dedication to Erenberg’s late friend Alex D. and shot in a memorial grove in his honor. Little Jack’s serendipitous arrival with three bags of hats added a unique touch, dedicated to homeowner Ron C. “I really love this song and this video so much. To me, they wholly capture the essence of the entire record,” Erenberg remarks. “And I hope you’ll check out the Famous Sandhogs, and maybe even submit a poem to their Song-Poem store. Take it from me - it's incredibly fun.” The Secret Beach - "Hat's Way of Walking" (Official Video) The band moniker – in the same vein as classic groups Guided By Voices, The Byrds, and Tame Impala – points out that a songwriter is not an island (or indeed, a beach) unto themselves, and the contributions from the involved parties go a long way in making this project what it is. Following their 2022 debut, their new album is a generous helping of warm, well-crafted pop songs will make it tricky to keep this secret for very long. We were born here, what's your excuse? is unquestionably a musical delight (more on that later), but it's also a subtle nod to the oft-overlooked Canadian province of Manitoba, lazily known to many as either a landlocked frozen tundra or the butt of a joke on The Simpsons (hence the album's title). The shuffling, introspective “22” muses on Erenberg's time in Winnipeg's Osborne Village, watching gentrification run rampant while freezing cold for the better part of the year. Winnipeg – where Erenberg has spent considerable time, and shoulders its own share of poverty and crime – dubiously boasts more 7-11 stores per capita than any other city, and “Blame Manny” details a mugging in one such all-night spot. Musically, one of Erenberg's primary inspirations for this record was the classic Bob Dylan & The Band album Planet Waves. The casual, homespun vibe of that LP had long held a special appeal for the songwriter, and after deep-diving on some of the album's finer details, Erenberg discovered that Planet Waves' producer, Rob Fraboni (also known for his work with the Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, and Tim Hardin, to name but a few) was still active and, as it turned out, still open to working with new projects. After a few phone calls, it was decided that Erenberg would travel to the veteran producer's studio of choice in Connecticut where the two spent five days marinating in the songs. While Erenberg played a whole pile of instruments on the album himself, The Secret Beach wouldn't be what it is without the help of the carefully selected crew of fellow travelers tastefully deployed throughout the album. We're talking about the sort of players whose first priority is to shine a light on this collection of songs, seeming almost invisible in the apt-ness of their contributions; but repeat listens will have the listener reveling in the finer details, which include vocals and pedal steel from acclaimed country duo Kacy & Clayton, keys and guitar courtesy of Liam Duncan (aka Boy Golden), and duel backing vocals from Duncan and frequent bandmate Fontine. Erenberg captured the album on a variety of classic vintage tape machines, burnishing the album with a sepia-toned analog patina that makes it sound as if it could have been made any time in the last five decades. And while the spirit of Planet Waves looms large, one would be forgiven for hearing hues of early McCartney solo albums, Big Star's Third, and fellow Canadian DIY legend Chad VanGaalen. We were born here, what's your excuse? is out today via Victory Pool Records. Find it in stores or online wherever music is found, lay out a blanket in the proverbial sand, and please enjoy the latest offering from The Secret Beach. The Secret Beach is announcing a run of shows through September and October, hitting stops across Canada and venturing into California and the Pacific Northwest. Find more information and tickets HERE. THE SECRET BEACH LIVE August 31 - Winnipeg, MB - The Leaf September 1 - Gimli, MB - Ship & Plough September 5 - Vulcan, AB - Nine In A Line September 7 - Nelson, BC - The Royal September 8 - Enderby, BC - The Small Axe September 10 - Spokane, WA - Spokane House Show Collective September 12 - Vancouver, BC - Green Auto September 13 - Bellingham, WA - Honey Moon Meads & Ciders September 14 - Olympia, WA - Cryptatropa Bar September 18 - Portland, OR - Turn! Turn! Turn! September 19 - Astoria, OR - Obelisk September 20 - Roseburg, OR - The Green Heron September 21 - Mt. Shasta, CA - JCA September 25 - Encinitas, CA - House Concert September 26 - Long Beach, CA - Vine September 27 - Parkfield, CA - Parkfield Café October 8 - Peterborough, ON - Sadleir House October 9 - Montreal, QC - Quai Des Brumes October 10 - Wolfe Island, ON - Hotel Wolfe Island October 11 - Hamilton, ON - Collective Arts Brewing October 12 - Toronto, ON - The Baby G