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How To Fight Loneliness

Remember The Mountain Bed

"Magnolia Tree" is an alt-country/Americana/folk song that evokes a deep sense of longing and connection to home. With its vivid imagery of magnolia trees, crooked roads, and open fields, the song captures the essence of returning to a place where the heart truly belongs. The lyrics reflect a yearning for the simplicity of life and the powerful pull of cherished memories tied to a specific place. Fans of bands like The Avett Brothers, Ryan Adams, Wilco, and The Civil Wars will appreciate the heartfelt storytelling and the blend of Americana and folk elements that give "Magnolia Tree" its warm, nostalgic feel.

Oh to see
Those good old magnolia trees
Going Home to where I ought to be
So my heart can be free
Where crooked roads and open fields
Make the wildflowers grow
To the the life I know
Like a bird, I want to fly away
And find those summer days
I am leaving today
I think I'll fly away
To that magnolia to stay

Under the wild magnolia tree 
I was holding you close to me
We carved our names for all to see
My heart knows your the one for me
Under those white blossoms 
Is where I need to be
So wait for me
Like a bird, I want to fly away
And find those summer days
I am leaving today
I think I'll fly away
To that magnolia to stay

"Magnolia Tree" Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Magnolia Tree

"Swimming in the Rain" is a heartfelt Americana track that captures the bittersweet feeling of moving on, even when there’s a chance for someone to pull you back. With its melancholic yet hopeful tone, the song tells the story of a narrator who’s ready to leave behind the ghosts of the past, metaphorically washing away the pain in the rain. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation but also empowerment, as if the narrator is on the verge of emotional release. Fans of Ryan Adams, Jason Isbell, and Wilco will resonate with the song’s rich, rootsy sound and introspective storytelling. It’s a track about letting go, while still leaving the door open for one last chance.

Oh baby try and change my mind
If you think you got the time
You won't find me here
I'll be out swimming in the rain
Gonna wash away all that pain
Oh baby try and change my mind
if you think you got the time

Momma told me there would be ghosts like you
Haunting me until the day I'm through

Oh baby try and change my mind
I don't think you've got much time
I am already halfway down the road
I'll be out swimming in the rain
Gonna wash away all that pain
Oh baby try and change my mind
I think you run out of time

"Swimming In The Rain" Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Swimming In The Rain

"Picture by the Bedside" is an alternative rock/indie rock track that blends emotional depth with a steady, reflective energy. The song explores the lingering presence of a lost love, with lyrics like “Your picture by the bedside won’t let me hide” capturing the pain of holding onto memories that refuse to fade. Much like Death Cab for Cutie’s "I Will Follow You into the Dark" or The National’s "I Need My Girl," this song carries a sense of longing, where the ache of the past is inescapable. With its subtle guitars and melancholic tone, "Picture by the Bedside" mirrors the emotional conflict between letting go and holding on, while drawing from the introspective soundscapes of bands like Wilco and Snow Patrol. It's a poignant reflection on love, memory, and the quiet resilience it takes to move forward.

Can I whisper in your ear?
Sweet hello my dear 
Oh don't wake me from this dream
Nothing is what it seems
If I could stop the leaves from falling
Hear your voice calling
Change all these colors from blue
And stop our hearts from breaking in two
This is what I'd do
Oh how I try
But your picture by the bedside
Wont let me hide 
From the feeling of you by my side
And all the tears I cried

A dream cannot help the fall
There are the boxes in the hall
That remind me
There's a little piece of you 
In whatever I do
Maybe if I could make you smile 
You would stay for awhile
But I think it's time to say goodbye
Oh how I try
But your picture by the bedside
Wont let me hide 
From the feeling of you by my side
And all the tears I cried

"Picture by the Bedside" Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Picture By The Bedside

How to fight loneliness
Smile all the time
Shine you teeth til meaningless
Sharpen them with lies

And whatevers going down
Will follow you around
Thats how you fight loneliness
You laugh at every joke
Drag your blanket blindly
Fill your heart with smoke
And the first thing that you want
Will be the last thing you ever need
Thats how you fight it

Just smile all the time
Just smile all the time
Just smile all the time
Just smile all the time

Wilco - How To Fight Loneliness

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Northern Sky is a Detroit/London-based collaborative formed in 2021, crafting ethereal music that blends dreamy soundscapes with cinematic depth. Their music strikes a delicate balance between melody, emotion, and magic, influenced by timeless artists like Nick Drake and Norah Jones, as well as modern acts such as Beach House and The National.

At the heart of Northern Sky is Rose White, whose voice, like a soft breeze at twilight, guides the band’s sound with transcendent beauty. Supported by Eric Stajda, Dan Kendall, Steve Baker, and Andrea Di Fiore—who weave intricate layers of guitar, bass, drums, piano, synth, cello, and violin—the band creates soundscapes that are both fragile and infinite.

Northern Sky’s songs are vignettes, like postcards from distant places, carrying echoes of fleeting yet eternal memories. Tracks like "Paper Flowers," "Swimming in the Rain," and "Aurora" explore love, loss, and the bittersweet passage of time. Their music reflects the profound beauty found in life’s quietest moments, drawing inspiration from films that capture the magic in the everyday—Cinema Paradiso, Stolen Kisses, Sleepless Night in Paris, and Before Sunrise.

Northern Sky invites listeners to step into a world where music is not just heard, but felt deeply, offering a soundtrack for introspection, inspiration, and everything in between.

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Chr Pow {kər paʊ} is a Seattle-based songwriter. and he loves you very much.

Kalle Mattson is a Juno & Polaris Music Prize nominated singer/songwriter based in Canada.

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