American Authors just released the music video for “Before I Go,” shot at drummer Matt Sanchez’s wedding last October.
“Before I Go” is from the band’s most recent album, Seasons, which has accumulated 30 million streams on Spotify, along with millions more on other platforms.
Based in Brooklyn, American Authors is made up of Zac Barnett (vocals), James Adam Shelley (guitar, banjo), Dave Rublin (bass), and Matt Sanchez (drums). In 2012, after changing their name from the Blue Pages to American Authors, they signed with Mercury Records and released their debut single, “Believer,” earning well-deserved attention. Their follow-up single, “Best Day of My Life,” went triple-platinum and launched the band to galactic success, appearing everywhere: television, movies, video games, and sporting events.
Since then, American Authors have dropped three albums, Oh, What A Life, What We Live For, and Seasons, resulting in sold-out shows around the world, as well as performances at Lollapalooza, Firefly Music Festive, BottleRock, Reading Festival, and the Leeds Festival, Pukkelpop, SXSW, and Polartec Big Air.
“Before I Go” opens with muted colors topped by Barnett’s sensitive rasping vocals, infusing the tune with genuine warmth. Choirlike harmonies give the music a glowing radiance. The pop-flavored alt-rock melody is awash with yearning optimism and poignant lyrics: “I hope I find a peace of mind / In all of my woes / I hope the rain, it brings a light / To my broken soul / I hope I lose myself in the city / But…”
“Before I Go” rides bright hues full of emotions and a sense of imminent greatness, as a new chapter unfolds for the band.
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