New-Americana Duo The Storm Windows Release Their 'Second Album' Out Today

NEW-AMERICANA DUO
THE STORM WINDOWS
SOPHOMORE FULL-LENGTH RECORD
SECOND ALBUM
OUT TODAY

FOCUS TRACK
“LEAVING MIAMI”
WITH SERENE ACCOMPANYING VISUAL

Above: ‘Second Album’ Artwork

NASHVILLE, TN (March 3, 2023) — New York-based Americana band The Storm Windows — brothers Don and Rob Matthews — release their sophomore full-length album, Second Album today, spotlighting the timeless original ballad “Leaving Miami.” Arriving on a wave of praise, The Storm Windows have proven they are bringing a fresh perspective and sound to a classic genre. Rob and Don have a classic songwriting approach that seeps through every song on this record, with an assortment of electric and acoustic sounds, consisting of six originals and four renditions.

Stream / Download / Purchase Second Album here.
Watch the “Leaving Miami” visual here.

Building up to the release of the album, The Storm Windows released a string of singles setting the scene for what was to come. Leading with “A House Divided,” which Americana Highways exclusively premiered, the track introduces their topical, yet thoughtful songwriting and new-Americana sound. Their second single, “Sweet Amelia,” another original, displays The Storm Windows’ ability to diversify their sound. “A bluegrass song at heart,” Americana UK praised the band for their “conscious blend of old and new… producing a combination of Americana, folk and classic rock.” Further exemplifying their shape shifting sound, the duo took on their own rendition of the Jefferson Airplane classic, “Somebody To Love.” Riff Magazine raved about the single saying, “it’s brilliant. They kept just enough to make it recognizable by building an entirely new musical structure around it and it absolutely works, no notes.” 

Including their characteristic road trip songs and love sonics (or rather love gone wrong), the album acknowledges the current American landscape, conveying topical themes. “The record has an overarching theme of hope,” note Rob and Don. “We didn’t set out to make a statement, or concept album, but it partly came out that way. No one wants ‘hit-me-over-the-head’ protest songs anymore, so we’ve focused on universal themes – like just trying to be better.”

The Storm Windows are proficient in performing both as an original band and cover band. Following the method of their first album, they continued to choose songs from both categories on this record to showcase their strengths. Blending the established sounds of Americana with a pinch of classic rock, the duo uses their unique formula to give modish life to some traditional sounds. “Our songs take stock of the current American landscape. Rob resides in London part of the year, where he can view the American experience — for better or for worse — through an objective lens,” Don shares about their writing process. “We said our first album focused on the opportunity of the ongoing experiment, rather than its challenges, which we were saving for the second album. Well… here it is.”

Second Album Tracklisting:
“A House Divided”
“Sweet Amelia”
“Leaving Miami”
“Somebody To Love”
“I Ain’t Finished Yet”
“Drug Store Radio”
“The Great Nashville Railroad Disaster”
“One World”
“Pastures of Plenty”
“Of Thee I Sing”

Above: Rob and Don Mathews; The Storm Windows

With an assortment of electric and acoustic songs, Second Album consists of six originals and four renditions. Including their characteristic road trip songs and love sonics (or rather love gone wrong), the album also acknowledges the current American landscape, conveying topical themes. “The record has an overarching theme of hope,” note Rob and Don. “We didn’t set out to make a statement, or concept album, but it partly came out that way. No one wants ‘hit-me-over-the-head’ protest songs anymore, so we’ve focused on universal themes – like just trying to be better.”

The Storm Windows are proficient in performing both as an original band and cover band. Following the method of their first album, they continued to choose songs from both categories on this record to showcase their strengths. Blending the established sounds of Americana with a pinch of classic rock, the duo uses their unique formula to give modish life to some traditional sounds. “Our songs take stock of the current American landscape. Rob resides in London part of the year, where he can view the American experience — for better or for worse — through an objective lens,” Don shares about their writing process. “We said our first album focused on the opportunity of the ongoing experiment, rather than its challenges, which we were saving for the second album. Well… here it is.”