Timeless New Single, “Sweet Amelia” from The Storm Windows Out Today

THE STORM WINDOWS
— AMERICANA DUO —
RELEASE SOPHOMORE SINGLE
“SWEET AMELIA”
WITH LYRIC VIDEO

FORTHCOMING RECORD
SECOND ALBUM
SET FOR RELEASE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Above: “Sweet Amelia” Single Artwork

NASHVILLE, TN (January 13, 2023) — This band of brothers called The Storm Windows, are two veteran musicians — Rob and Don Mathews — based out of New York who have come together once again with their unique and reimagined sound. Today, they give us another look into their upcoming Americana-infused rock record — fittingly titled Second Album (due for release on Friday, March 3) — with their sophomore single, “Sweet Amelia.” 

“Sweet Amelia” maintains the nostalgic sound that The Storm Windows strive to bestow in each song, but also integrates modern lyricism — a prime example of the duo’s focus to preserve the lasting sounds of yesteryear united with contemporary ideas. “Sweet Amelia”  is accompanied by watercolor style lyric video to match the way the lyrics seamlessly float across the melody.

Stream / Download “Sweet Amelia” here.

Americana UK exclusively unveiled the single yesterday, praising: “‘Sweet Amelia’ is a bluegrass song at its heart, with a full, layered sound and a lovely, engaging melodic lightness. It’s a conscious blend of old and new… the duo produce a combination of Americana, folk and classic rock.”

Above: ‘Second Album’ Album Artwork

Composed of Rob and Don Mathews, this true band of brothers decided to name the band in part as a tribute to one of their musical heroes, John Prine, “and in part as an appropriate description of some veteran musicians who have weathered a few storms but are still standing and singing about it,” shares Rob.

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.”

The Mathews brothers conclude “when we record our originals, we debate over a classic versus contemporary sound. Where we land is we want something that twenty years from now, or even twenty years ago, still sounds timely.”

Above: Rob and Don Mathews; The Storm Windows