Bowerbirds is an American folk band formed in

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, United States, in 2006. The group comprises Philip Moore (vocals, guitar), Beth Tacular (accordion, vocals) and Mark Paulson (violin, vocals).

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writer Stewart Mason places their sound on "the dividing line between the

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contingent led by Devendra Banhart and

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and the more straightforward

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." Their debut album, ''Hymns for a Dark Horse'', released under Burly Time Records in 2007, received favorable reviews from publications such as

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and

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. Bowerbirds have toured in support of

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, with

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referring to the band as his "favorite new band in forever". Their second album, ''Upper Air'', was released July 7, 2009. The band released ''The Clearing'' on March 6, 2012.

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Hymns for a Dark Horse'' (2007) *'' Upper Air'' (2009) *''The Clearing'' (2012) *''becalmyounglovers'' (2021)

EPs

*''Danger at Sea'' (2006) *''Lost Souls EP'' (2013) *''Endless Chase: 2020 Singles'' (2020) *''Azaleas'' (2020)

Singles

* ''Northern Lights'' (2009) * ''In Our Talons'' (2009) * ''In the Yard / Always an Ear to Bend'' (2012) * ''Endless Chase / High Rise'' (2020) * ''Thrift Store / High Rise'' (2020) * ''Seems Impossible'' (2020)

Other appearances

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'' (2013)

References

External links

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Band page
at Dead Oceans
In-Depth Interview
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