The Bright Siders' 'A Mind of Your Own' is available January 22nd, 2021 on CD, LP, and digital.

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 its 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.

The Bright Siders - A Mind of Your Own [Sampler]

A Mind of Your Own

The Bright Siders - Vamos a jugar, Let's Go Play(feat. Gaby Moreno & Joey Ryan)

The Bright Siders - The Song About Songs (feat. The War and Treaty)

The Bright Siders - The Moon & the Stars & Me (feat. Kristin Andreassen)

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