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The family quilt of Americana music is long and well worn. With stitches that took hold hundreds of years ago, the legacy of forlorn lyrics sung over spare, twinkling instrumentation depicting long nights, whiskey glasses and love that too often walks out the door extends further than any can remember. And it will continue well past anyone kicking up mud today. But with each passing sunset, we can see new patches added to the legacy. And the next name to be sewn in is FRETLAND.
The band plays songs that dash over hills, harmonize with the breeze and coax honey from tall trees. Founded by Hillary Grace Fretland, the group also includes the tasteful Jake Haber and subtle Luke Francis on bass and guitar and Kenny Bates on drums. FRETLAND’s self-titled, 11-track debut album, which is due out in early 2020, includes the epic, “Long Haul,” reflective, “Have Another Beer,” and the revelrous, “Friendly Fire.” Their first single has already received high praise from The Boot and American Songwriter Magazine.
While still getting footing on their newest plateau, FRETLAND has lots to enjoy in the view behind them. The band corralled two sonic stalwarts for their first full length record, including engineer Nich Wilbur (Angel Olsen, Black Belt Eagle Scout) and Seattle-area sage Trevor Spencer (Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes), who mixed the record. The band, rife with energy and momentum, has already created one of those strong foundations that allows for a long story to unfold in great detail and with much revelation.
FRETLAND LAUNCHES ONTO THE AMERICANA/ COUNTRY MUSIC SCENE WITH RELEASE OF FIRST SINGLE “LONG HAUL”
SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON BASED FRETLAND TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM IN 2020
“Fretland are just coming onto the scene, but they’re in it for the long haul”
– The Boot
PURCHASE / STREAM “LONG HAUL”
Today Fretland enters the music scene with their powerful debut single “Long Haul.”
The song premiered exclusively via The Boot earlier this week. “Long Haul” is the first song to be released from the band’s debut album, which is due out in early 2020.
“It’s about finding something or someone that makes you feel so content and happy, it’s vulnerable to name and be outspoken about what or who you love. This song, to me is about capturing that boldness.” Hillary Grace told The Boot.
The family quilt of Americana music is long and well worn. With stitches that took hold hundreds of years ago, the legacy of forlorn lyrics sung over spare, twinkling instrumentation depicting long nights, whiskey glasses and love that too often walks out the door extends further than any can remember. And it will continue well past anyone kicking up mud today. But with each passing sunset, we can see new patches added to the legacy. And the next name to be sewn in is FRETLAND.
The Snohomish, Washington-based, sister-fronted band plays songs that dash over hills, harmonize with the breeze and coax honey from tall trees. Founded by lead singer Hillary Grace Fretland, the group also includes the tasteful Jake Haber and subtle Luke Francis on bass and guitar and thumping Kenny Bates on drums, as well as Hillary’s sister Kara Belle Fretland on vocals. FRETLAND’s self-titled, 11-track debut album, which is due out in early 2020, includes the epic, “Long Haul,” reflective, “Have Another Beer,” and revelrous, “Friendly Fire.”
While still a new group, FRETLAND has accomplished much. The sisters, who have been singing together since 2008, worked with sonic stalwarts on their first full length, including engineer Nich Wilbur (Angel Olsen, Black Belt Eagle Scout), mixing artist Trevor Spencer (Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes) and mastering expert Ed Brooks. The band, rife with energy and momentum, has already created one of those strong foundations that allow for a long story to unfold in great detail and with much revelation.
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FRETLAND RELEASES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE “LONG HAUL”
“The video provides a perfect backdrop for a beautiful song, one that allows you to get lost in the music while also creatively taking the time to introduce the people and places that shape the band.”
– American Songwriter
“Fretland are just coming onto the scene, but they’re in it for the long haul”
– The Boot
Snohomish, Washington based Fretland has just busted into the national music scene, but are already turning heads. The release of the official video for “Long Haul” is an intimate look of where Fretland comes from.
“Our video for Long Haul is a celebration of our hometown of Snohomish, Washington. When you have a special connection to the community that helped shape you, it’s a love and nostalgia that never really goes away. Watching our town come together to make this video happen was just another reminder of why we feel this way. Really that feeling of pride and history is what we were wanting to capture so that anyone who shares that love for a town or place can share in it with us. “Long Haul” is a song about capturing all that love for wherever, whatever and whomever it’s been inspired by and then sharing it with the world. It’s boastful, it’s shameless, and it goes on and on,” Hillary Grace told American Songwriter.
“Long Haul” is the first song to be released from the band’s debut album, which is due out in early 2020.
Stay up to date on news and announcements at https://www.fretlandtheband.com/.
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FRETLAND RELEASES NEW SINGLE “MUST’VE BEEN WILD”
WEST COAST TOUR STARTS KICKS OFF IN LA ON JAN 16
DEBUT SELF TITLED ALBUM OUT MAY 22
PURCHASE / STREAM “MUST’VE BEEN WILD”
“The groundswell of support for Fretland is reaching a critical mass, and it appears that the band is ready for a big 2020”
– American Songwriter
“Fretland are just coming onto the scene, but they’re in it for the long haul”
– The Boot
Snohomish, Washington’s Fretland is kicking off 2020 in a big way. Today marks the release of the third track “Must’ve Been Wild” from their forthcoming debut self titled album Fretland. The band debuted the song exclusively via The Bluegrass Situation earlier this week. Fretland will kick off their winter West Coast Tour in LA on Jan 16 at the famed Hotel Cafe.
About the track:
“We all know how it feels to love someone who doesn’t love us back. To be the friend, to pine from afar. I wanted to capture a love triangle where the characters were earnest in wanting what was best for each other. Of course they all deeply want to be seen and loved in return, but when they recognize that same struggle in each other they are moved to be a good friend and have compassion. To love someone and know they might never love you the same way is so beautiful and heartbreaking to me. That’s true love. ” – Hillary Grace
Tour
Jan 16 @ The Hotel Cafe | Hollywood, CA
Jan 17 @ The Lost Church | San Francisco, CA
Jan 18 @ The Loving Cup | Reno, NV
Jan 23 @ The Firefly Lounge | Bellingham, WA
Jan 24 @ The Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple | Tacoma, WA
Feb 1 @ Sunset Tavern | Seattle, WA
Feb 6 @ McMenamins White Eagle Saloon | Portland, OR
Feb 7 @ 7 Devils Brewing Co. | Coos Bay, OR
Feb 14 @ The Seasons Performance Hall | Yakima, WA
Feb 15 @ The Ranch Club | Garden City, ID
March 25-28 @ Treefort Music Festival | Boise, ID
FRETLAND RELEASE DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM
SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON’S DYNAMIC AMERICANA/ALT-COUNTRY DARLINGS
EMERGE WITH POWERFUL NEW ALBUM
STREAM/PURCHASE FRETLAND
“pop-country masterminds”
– American Songwriter
“walks the line between the romantic nature found when you’re traveling somewhere new and comfort of home”
– Americana Highways
“Washington’s Fretland emerge with empathy, passion & Americana warmth”
– Atwood Magazine
“powerhouse vocals”
– Everett Herald
“Fretland releases a debut album perfect for quarantine”
– Seattle Refined
“Fretland are just coming onto the scene, but they’re in it for the long haul”
– The Boot
FRETLAND’s debut self-titled album is out everywhere today. After what seemed like several lifetimes, the band is releasing their first studio record. Heading into release week, the band is top 5 most added in the Americana Radio Charts. On the streaming side, the band has 350K+ streams on already released tracks, all before their first album even dropped. Ahead of the release, Fretland received praise from outlets like American Songwriter, Americana Highways, Atwood Magazine, Billboard, The Bluegrass Situation, The Boot and many more.
The world today is not as the band had originally imagined when they first announced the new album back in the fall of 2019. None of that matters though. The sweetheart of a band has managed to win over the hearts of so many and has found early success with a tight-knit and supportive fanbase.
The family quilt of Americana music is long and well worn. With stitches that took hold hundreds of years ago, the legacy of forlorn lyrics sung over spare, twinkling instrumentation depicting long nights, whiskey glasses and love that too often walks out the door extends further than any can remember. And it will continue well past anyone kicking up mud today. But with each passing sunset, we can see new patches added to the legacy. And the next name to be sewn in is FRETLAND.
The band plays songs that dash over hills, harmonize with the breeze and coax honey from tall trees. Founded by Hillary Grace Fretland, the group also includes the tasteful Jake Haber and subtle Luke Francis on bass and guitar and Kenny Bates on drums. FRETLAND’s self-titled, 11-track debut album is out everywhere now.
Fretland Tracklisting
Long Haul
Friendly Fire
Hands
Have Another Beer
Garden
Must Have Been Wild
Black & Gold
I Still Care
Fourth of July
Heaven
Say it Well
*Fretland was engineered by Nich Wilbur (Angel Olsen, Black Belt Eagle Scout) and mixed by Trevor Spencer (Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes).
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