Yukon Indie-Folk Band The August Arrival Share New Single WHISPER
2nd SINGLE FROM NEW ALBUM
HILLSIDES OUT ON OCTOBER 11th
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Yukon indie-folk band The August Arrival share their laid-back 80s-influenced new single 'Whisper' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.
Led by Yukon songwriter and vocalist Sara MacDonald, The August Arrival is a solo project supported by friends, incorporating live and recording contributions from an array of musicians who slide in and out of the lineup. 'Whisper' is the 2nd single from their forthcoming album Hillsides. On the surface, the song feels energetic and easy-going, but if you dig further, you'll find a deeper meaning underneath.
"'Whisper' is a song about witnessing a loved one struggle," says Sara. "Writing this song was meaningful in many ways. It gave voice to the intense emotions that can surface when someone close to you faces hardship, which allowed me to gain some distance from those feelings. Additionally, the process of writing the song affirmed my commitment to doing everything possible to help that person. Ultimately, through writing 'Whisper,' I came to believe that it was all going to be okay."
Set for release on October 11th, The August Arrival’s new album, Hillsides, will resonate deeply with fans of intimate indie folk-rock, drawing inspiration from Postdata, Blind Pilot, and Manchester Orchestra. The music’s driving melodies, poetic lyrics, and atmospheric instrumentation create an emotionally charged journey that lingers long after the final notes fade. Written during what Sara describes as a “growth phase,” Hillsides reminds us that strength and beauty emerge from life’s most challenging moments. From health scares to a child’s Autism diagnosis to the loss of a loved one, The August Arrival’s songs offer an honest and vulnerable examination of change, loss, longing, and finally, appreciation.
'Whisper' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit theaugustarrival.com.