The Staves have changed since their debut album was released in 2012. Of course, the sisters haven't abandoned their beautiful, signature close harmonies, but they have bolstered them with a clutch of multi-layered, hugely ambitious songs, recorded with the scale and confidence that can only come after three years on the road.
Recorded over five trips across the Atlantic to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and produced by Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), 'If I Was' takes The Staves’ original blueprint of sublimely harmonised British indie-folk and gives it an injection of muscle and a much-heightened ambition. Reflecting on the past, the songs are at first filled with sadness and contemplation before evolving to defiance and hope, with The Staves' voices proving, yet again, that no matter how they're accompanied, they will always remain centre stage.
'If I Was' Available Now (North America: March 31) - www.thestaves.com/ifiwas
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Love this song - the lyrics so meaningful
Justin
this was very enjoyable to listen to ♡
3...was the magic number❤
Hi you guys, lovedyour tendering of “Chicago”…. and all of your beautiful harmonies. ❤❤
People who feel empowered all the time are a royal pain in the ass.
Can't seem to find that book . Anyone found it online (UK) please?
Yes yes yesss, loving this already! Dial-a-Stave upgraded 😊💕💕💕
RIP Emily you would’ve loved The Staves
I’m so here for this !!
Could you give us the name of the book mentioned around 10:20 please? :)
Thanks, really interesting to listen to artits creative processes and inspirations. My favourite Staves song....Eagle Song, an amazing piece of music.
artists!
i looooveee iit
❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m so excited! Lol
I assumed Emily was absent due to another pregnancy. Congrats on baby #2, but we miss you, Emily. The other 2 sisters made a really good album, and hoping next album Emily is back as a full member.
Yesss I've missed dial-a-stave so much
Thank you for the music that has given me so much pleasure and more to come please
And we love "The Staves". ❤
thank you for singing the sun into my soul!
Love this, just bought tickets for Folk by the Oak and thought I'd check you out. Amazing sound
Great one.
Great song.
I have loved you guys since 2021, and put off listening to this new collection of music for so long. Having listened to it, I am so irritated I did not hit play the second I saw it pop up. Please never stop releasing music, your sound and use of musical elements is so unique and enchanting. Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
Don't laugh at me. When I first heard this song many years ago I thought the lyrics was "I want to see the color of the oven of this guy" 😂
I know where you are 💖
I’m here from Marshall’s. Worked there and would always hear this song
Woke up this morning randomly singing this, and yes, I’m a former Marshalls employee. This song, “Dearly Beloved” “The Ballad of the Undecided” and “Headed in the Right Direction”, plus so many others all bring back so many memories.
Need Camilla to make a solo album one day 💙
Favourite song from the album🙌🏻🙌🏻
I am obsessed with this song!
incredible video
who's not gonna love the staves. dragging a buddy to Cologne concert this day to see the show... Been waiting since 2017-ish to see these gals live. Isn't it exciting?! ❤
I'm sure you're the cure to me. I found this amazing band at the hardest time of my life. When I feel lonely I play the staves' songs. Your songs always make my heart warm and peaceful. Thank you. Thank you for not leaving me alone. from your fan in japan :)
This song was with me on the drive to California!
TREMENDOUSLY realistic and touching video... One very well planned and executed project that reached my deepest parts!
Anyone watching in 2024 ?
A room with a window facing west Towards the sea You, with your hands across your chest Facing me Sing me a song, your voice is like silver and I don't think that I can do this anymore I'll take the high road that he walked Once before You sit and watch me as I come Through the door Sing me a song, your voice is like silver and I don't think that I can do this anymore Sing me a song, your voice is like silver and I don't think that I can do this anymore Show me the path down to the shoreline 'cause I don't know if I can do this anymore A room with a window facing west
Looking forward to seeing you live in Cologne and Edinburgh this year for the first time. Listening to your music goes way back... Pretty exited. Keep on keeping on, Ladies ❤
Staves.. staves, staves..staves
Loves this band
Discovered them years ago via Glastonbury..got this s new cd today for my bday...love their pure musical sound
I'm a horse, I'm a dog, I'm a sparrow I'm a spider inside you Tryin' to keep you off the straight and narrow Pick me up, put me down, let me dangle I'm a carrot on a string I'm the sword as it hangs above you Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh Ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh I'm the curse, I'm the cure, the solution I'm reality and the illusion I'm a kid, I'm a friend, I'm a teacher I'm the object in the distance But you'll never reach her Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh Ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh I'm a rat, I'm a dirty little liar I'm a deep sea diver I'm a backseat driver in a storm I'm the chord, I'm the bell that keeps ringing A stone in the shoe I'm the bird your cat keeps bringing home Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh I'll never leave you alone Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh I'll never leave you alone Ooh-ooh I'm a rabbit, I'm the hunter and the snare Daddy's little princess Mummy's little nightmare I'm the window, I'm the door you left open The tap you left running I'm the choice that you should have chosen Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh I'll never leave you alone Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh I'll never leave you alone Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh Ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh Ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh I'll never leave you alone Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh Push me away, but I'll never leave you alone Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh Push me away, but I'll never leave you alone Ah-ooh, ah-ooh, ah-ooh I'll never leave you alone Ooh-ooh
I am my mother's only one It's enough I wear my garment so it shows Now you know Only love is all maroon Gluey feathers on a flume Sky is womb and she's the moon I am my mother on the wall, with us all I move in water, shore to shore Nothing's more Only love is all maroon Lapping lakes like leery loons Leaving rope burns Reddish rouge Only love is all maroon Gluey feathers on a flume Sky is womb and she's the moon
Happy new year? …. Someone tell these lasses its April
Millie is having so much fun here LOL
One of my favs
Told you
This is beautiful
Glorious, those harmonies are simply beautiful..
Is…is this what heaven sounds like?
Homesick for a place that never existed. I used to feel that/say that oh so many times. Beautiful song 💕