Mad Honey To Release New Album ‘Bridge Over Cumberland’ On May 15th; Listen To “Reaching” And “Marie’s Song”

Our connections with those around us are inherently transient, yet we often find ourselves defined by them. And if we find ourselves defined by these connections, what are we left with when they inevitably come to an end?

This is arguably the central question of Bridge Over Cumberland, which marks a bold step forward for Oklahoma City, OK’s Mad Honey. Their second full-length release on Deathwish Inc. and Sunday Drive Records, Bridge Over Cumberland is confident, assured, and undoubtedly their most complete work to date.

Debuting in 2018, Mad Honey quickly became one of the buzziest acts in the prolific OKC shoegaze scene, with lead vocalist Tuff Sutcliffe’s poignant lyricism serving as an enigmatic centerpiece. For this album, the band’s most collaborative effort yet, the production allows Sutcliffe’s shadowy presence to stand tall against a backdrop of billowing guitars. The eleven tracks unfold as a series of snapshots tracing the silhouettes of heartaches both platonic and romantic, both quotidian and cosmic.

Today, Mad Honey share two singles off of the new album and they comment:

“’Reaching‘ was the spark that started the writing process of this record—a song that took a while to come together, and was really challenging to produce. It was the first track we wrote and the last to be finished. This really felt like a full-circle moment that’s especially personal because it’s about the band itself.” – Lennon

“‘Marie’s Song’ was written during a spontaneous jam at a practice session, and as we expanded on the lyrics and more melodic ideas, it quickly grew into one of our favorites on the album. It’s a heartfelt tribute to our dear friend Marie, whose support and friendship have meant the world to us.” – Tuff