A Mind of Your OwnÂ is the debut release from The Bright Siders, the duo of acclaimed songwriter and musician Kristin Andreassen and NYC child psychiatrist Kari Groff, MD. Brimming with uplifting and empowering songs, the album invites it's listeners to think deeply on feelings and emotions that come with growing up, while focusing on resilience and mindset.Â Along with a slew of all-star guests including Ed Helms, The War and Treaty, Oh Pep!, Â The Hokes (a.k.a. Punch Brothers), Gaby Moreno, and more, The Bright Siders bring profound sensitivity and vivacity to songs about friendship, bullying, anger, acceptance of others, and coping with sadness and change. This music is sure to spark meaningful conversations and bring families closer as they explore the beauty and complexity of their emotional lives together.

Tracklist:

The Song About Songs
In This Together (Skit)
The Mad Day
Sad Is Not Forever
The New Kid (Skit)
Forever Friends
You Do You
A Lot in Common (Skit)
Vamos a Jugar, Let's Go Play
Super Busy Kids (Skit)
Jumping Through Hoops
The Talent Show Tryouts (Skit)
Oops! I Made a Mistake
Were You Ever Afraid of the Dark? (Skit)
The Moon ; the Stars ; Me
Just Keep on Walking (Skit)Bully This
A Mind of Your Own (Skit)
The Song About Songs

UPC: 093074508428
Label: Smithsonian Folkways
Release Date: 1.22.21
Format: CD

Bright Siders - Mind Of Your Own (Digipak)