It’s always excellent when we can share the music of friends or allies here. While all musicians in the “independent” category certainly have to pour in their time & effort, watching the hard-work & diligence of Matt Hart and his strides with Aubrey Zoli as the Local Strangers has personally been a source of inspiration as well as a source of solid new tunes.

Today, the Local Strangers have released their official debut LP Left For Better. Fans of Americana bands such as the Head & the Heart, Mumford & Sons, Of and Monsters & Men should especially take note. You can stream the album below or purchase it via Local Strangers’ bandcamp page. Additionally, check out the video for “Mr Blackberry” below. If you’re in the Seattle area, Local Strangers will be playing an album release show this Friday at Columbia City Theatre (tix here). They’ve also got a number of east coast dates coming up. Have a listen. Congrats Matt & Aubrey!

Local Strangers Tour Dates