The Hermit by Birthday Dad is out now! Helmed by Californian songwriter Alex Periera, the band's debut full-length counters anxiety and isolation with humor and the power of the internet. Listen here and pre-order a copy on baby pink cassette.

"Accented by some somber horns, the piano-led waltz wouldn’t feel out of place on [Bright Eyes'] Lifted, but Birthday Dad also adds a more theatrical feel that keeps things from staying too stuck in the soil." - The Alternative

"Your singer sounds like he has a cold / no nose. There's a market out there that likes this kind of music, fans of The Front Bottoms." - Reddit user emodro