Los Angeles indie duo Dear, Southern Belle kicks off their 2025 with “Drowning Bird,” a raw and beautifully layered track that captures the feeling of quietly falling apart. Starting with just acoustic guitar and Aysha Banos’ inviting vocals, the song slowly builds into a sweeping, emotional climax—layered harmonies, textured soundscapes, and all the weight of something deeply personal. “We wanted to create something that feels both timeless and fresh…where each story is told with raw honesty and vulnerability” says Banos. And it does. The song is a gut-punch wrapped in melody. “Oh, can’t you see / That I’m drowning? / I’m not saying that you need to come save me / I’m just saying that I need some saving / From myself”. It’s the sound of vulnerability, and the quiet...