See Her
Self-Released, 2026
9/10
The Brooklyn trans artist Light Bird uses some friends from her Boston scene connections for these 11 folk influenced songs that were mostly recorded live in the studio.
“Williamsburg Bridge” opens with much warmth, where Bird’s gorgeous guitar and expressive voice is met with Dave Brophy’s gentle drums, and “See Her” follows with spoken word amid a hazy backdrop before soft singing and rich guitar enters.
In the middle is where “The Feeling” resides, and it enlists crisp drums and emotive singing via the folk-rock nods, while “Slow Down” welcomes Ri Lotz’s cozy background voices for the powerful delivery that’s heartfelt.
Closer to the end, “Save Myself” benefits from Csila Bonnie’s strategic bass alongside the flowing keys and hint of grit, and “Like Being Free” exits with a raw strummer that allows for Bird’s gripping pipes and inviting guitar playing to shine.
Light Bird (real name Danni Hoshino) makes an impression across this debut that surrounds the new life she started in 2022 when she realized she was trans, where an eloquent voice is given to this discovery via the thoughtful and enlightening indie-folk songwriting.
Travels well with: Kim McClay- Worth It; Bandits On The Run- Rough Magic