Maya Elise and the Good Dream Release “Better Bird”.

Written by: Eva Lynch

Maya Elise is a folk singer/songwriter based in Oakland, California, who has collaborated with the band the Good Dream to create a soft and classic folk rock sound, returning to optimistic, honest and connection-driven music which is filled with rich and gentle harmonies sung over guitar. Maya Elise and the Good Dream have been
releasing music together since 2021, and “Better Bird” is their second single since the release of their last album, Songs For The Breakdown, which was their first collaborative album and the second studio record for Maya Elise.

“Better Bird” is filled with playful vocals as multiple members of the band echo each other’s notes back and forth in short and spirited runs, and ends with the band trailing off into laughter together, really emphasizing the energy preserved through “Better Bird” and friendly approach which makes it feel like you’re listening to the song in a backyard concert being sung to you by a group of friends. The song was recorded on a farm in Oregon, and deals with feeling self assured and knowing you’re enough, and that openness resonates through its folk roots.

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