Lily Konigsberg – “Free Byrd”
Both solo and as a member of projects like Palberta and My Idea, Lily Konigsberg used to be a prolific force in indie-pop, so it's surprising that today's new single marks her first release in four years. We're glad to have her back in action. "Free Byrd" is a pop song with a skip in its step. There's some real verve in those guitar parts, that drumbeat, and Konigsberg's ever-shifting…
Lily Konigsberg, a once prolific force in indie-pop, has returned with her first release in four years. Her new single, "Free Byrd", is a lively pop song with an energetic guitar riff, a driving drumbeat, and shifting, conversational melodies. The track was penned in Central Park on a large rock, shortly after Konigsberg shared it with a young girl who was surprised it was a real song.
The video for "Free Byrd" can be accessed through a self-directed link. This appears to be the first glimpse of a forthcoming new album from Konigsberg, so fans can look forward to more music from her in the near future.
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