Gretta Seabird Debuts New Single 'Goodbye for Now'
In "Goodbye for Now," dreams become a haunting reality. However, Lee McDonnell and Jeremiah Brunnhoelzl reveled in the small joys during their recording sessions.
Saying "goodbye" is never easy, but Gretta Seabird reminds listeners that "it's gonna be fine" after it's all said and done. The Portland and Brooklyn-based duo's (Lee McDonnell and Jeremiah Brunnhoelzl) new single, "Goodbye for Now," is a balm for those enduring tough times. It's also "hello again" from McDonnell, who has returned to singing after losing her singing voice for over a year.
"Goodbye for Now" is the fourth release from Gretta Seabird's upcoming EP Cycling. It acts as a companion piece to the EP's title track. While "Cycling" tackles McDonnell's feelings following a positive pregnancy test, "Goodbye for Now" deals with the emotional toll of her miscarriage. The song itself is a path toward healing, and according to McDonnell, “Even though it was a difficult experience, music has pulled me through in ways I could not with just talking.”
In "Goodbye for Now," dreams become a haunting reality. However, McDonnell and Brunnhoelzl reveled in the small joys during their recording sessions, and it shows in their latest work. Reality is filled with big moments of loss and sorrow, but it still takes time to celebrate life and instances when everything comes full circle.
McDonnell's soothing voice compliments "Goodbye for Now's" catchy lyrics. And Brunnhoelzl's energetic chords make for a song that's easy to member when you're feeling down. Described as "sparkly folk pop," Gretta Seabird's music is poignant and uplifting.
"If you can end the cycle with just one word, I think we'll all be fine. I'm gonna be fine... gonna be fine."
"Goodbye for Now" is now available on all major streaming services as of June 19th.
Greta Seabird is also on tour this summer. For upcoming tour dates, visit gretaseabird.com/shows.
