Philly hyperfolk duo @ are back with "Bird," the third single from their upcoming album Autosmile. We're a month out now, and this run of previews has been nothing but strong. The early singles floored us. This one might be the best yet.
"Bird" is the kind of folk track that rewires your head. It's sparse and intricate all at once, leveling into gorgeous simplicity at exactly the right moments, never once shedding that eerie undercurrent that's always been their signature. "I'm at the mercy of God," Stone Filipczak intones, and you believe every syllable.
If you've followed these two since their earlier work, you know they build tension like few others in the scene right now. That patience pays off here. Every note feels placed by hand.
Autosmile is shaping up to be a real moment for the duo, and "Bird" is a gem that proves the wait is worth it. Turn this one up loud.