It’s always interesting to see the length of time it takes for an independent artist and their work to begin to get recognition in the media. Buried Beds’ latest full-length Tremble the Sails is a good example. We’ve honestly been enjoying it for a while now so I really didn’t remember when the LP was originally released. It was a bit surprising to see that Buried Beds celebrated the album’s release on June 25, 2010. (The full-length was our July 2010 Album of Month which you can read HERE.) In Tremble the Sails, you find Buried Beds making a brave move from the somber folk-y, Appalachian songs that they were so critically-acclaimed for, to playful, upbeat indie pop tunes that were more reflective of the band members’ personalities. In 2011, the group was able to successfully raise funds via Kickstarter to press Tremble the Sails on vinyl, and rereleased it on March 1 to positive reviews. They also hit the road in support of the record to capture the hearts of audiences around the country while opening for notable acts like Dr. Dog, mewithoutYou, The Head and the Heart, and Murder by Death. Buried Beds wrapped up the year on a high note by having their song “Steady Hand” chosen as NPR’s Song of the Day. Well, 2012 is already off to great start for the beloved Philly act with the release of their beautiful short film Small Stories, which is accompanied by an EP. The band also has plans to release a new full-length album so let’s see how long it will take for all this new material to catch on. I’m hoping sooner than later. – H.M. Kauffman
