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There’s something special about discovering a new act on the ascent. For a fleeting moment, you feel like you’re in on a secret. The Magnolia Street String Band might not yet be a national name. Push play on their sophomore LP By the Light of the Moon and soon you’ll be wondering how much longer that can last. A clear example of this is “In Your Dreams,” a new glimpse of this record and which we’re pleased to premiere today. You have frontwoman Sheila Shukla’s honeyed vocals being lifted by blue-sky harmonies, while the group’s elegant, eloquent musicianship is sure to bring a smile to anyone who considers themselves a fan of bluegrass. While this is ostensibly a song (and record) aimed at engaging younger listeners, By the Light of the Moon speaks to the wide-eyed child in all of us
About the song, Sheila comments, “Attachment parenting creates a strong bond between parents and children, but the path to independence can be difficult. My son Dhruv, who sings on this song, had a tough time separating from me at night as he grew from a baby to a child. I wrote this song to bring him comfort when alone at bedtime. I also imagine that we can be with loved ones who are far away or no longer with us in our dreams.”
