Like falling in love, break-ups start slowly and then happen all at once. For Jade Bird, the end of her relationship gathered pace and crashed into reality in 2022, and became the driving force behind her new EP. Created with Mura Masa (Alex Crossan), Burn The Hard Drive is a short but powerful collection of songs that paint the various stages of grief that come with the end of a relationship in devastatingly astute but carefully optimistic strokes.
Finding freedom and joy in writing and experimenting with ideas, the EP was created with Crossan in his modest home studio. Gradually, the songs found form and Bird’s emotions tumbled out into notes and melodies, shepherded by Crossan’s unique and encouraging ear.
The EP features recently released singles “You’ve Fallen In Love Again,” and the album’s title track “Burn The Hard Drive,” which earned praise from The New York Times, Brooklyn Vegan, Exclaim!, The Line of Best Fit, DIY Mag, and more.