Toronto Indie Alt-Folk Group Birds of Bellwoods Share New Single “Pinebox”

Toronto alternative rock quartet Birds of Bellwoods made waves with their 2018 debut full-length Victoria. Since then, they have done a handful of tours and have been busy working on new music.

After releasing their indie alt-pop single “Easy” back in November, the band were hoping to share their new single “Pinebox” sooner than later, but the production was cut short due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, they were eventually able to complete the captivating and anthemic track.

“Pinebox is an invitation to look yourself in the eyes, let go of who you have been, and move forward. It is a song about self-reflection in a time of stasis, and releasing the weight we carry with us from our early years,” the band reflects. 

“There is a mourning to it, but through that an explosion into hope. This track is also the first we’ve ever produced entirely ourselves, something we were always scared to do. We hope it can act as somewhat of a torch in the darkness. What can you forgive today, and what new world can that forgiveness lead you to?”

The song’s inspirational and self-reflective stance is mirrored in its mix of folk and indie rock, providing an gentle backdrop of emotive and melancholic mandolin strumming, full-band harmonies, and atmospheric crescendos.

You can hear “Pinebox” and more on our Starting Line-Up Playlist.

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