Coming off of a recent tour, twin sister indie-folk duo lighthearted is now celebrating the release of its sophomore album, we all live on borrowed time. As the title suggests, the record explores the theme of parting ways, both with other people and with past versions of ourselves. Lighthearted began in 2019, with the sisters putting out their first EP, Asking for a Friend, during the pandemic, and later their debut album, from here on out, in 2023. Between and since these releases, lighthearted has amassed a dedicated following, with millions of streams and tens of thousands of listeners to its name. Despite the duo’s growth, its newest album keeps close to home; several other local talents can be found in the credits, including Cannon Rogers (Susto) and Tommy Trautwein (Well Kept). The resulting songs are emotionally expansive, yet stripped-back. They call toward folk legends like Joni Mitchell, while also scratching the same itch as modern acts like The Staves and Big Thief. Joining lighthearted for its album release show is Nashville-based singer-songwriter Charli Adams.
WHO: lighthearted Album Release
WHEN: Friday, June 27, 8 p.m. (doors)
WHERE: Flicker Theatre & Bar
HOW MUCH: $17
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