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496:, the second single from Take the Corners Gently, along with a music video and a short film. Babinski reflects on the song's meaning as "a song about mental illness — about witnessing someone’s behavior change without warning...and I’m still learning how to understand it. Sometimes that’s easier to do with abstractions. Like turning a difficult subject into a fruit..." 330:
In October 2011, Babinski joined Choi in the studio with engineer Nathan Sabatino. With only a month of preparation, the duo, so far consisting of an acoustic guitar, a violin, and vocals, had not intended to record the songs with drums, though once they arrived at the studio, members of Dr. Dog all
374:, which she felt insulated her from her creative potential, and thus began writing material "in secret" for a new project through which she could fully express herself. In early 2015, Dre began recording sessions for her new solo project Steady Holiday, releasing a video and download for the single 412:
Babinski would soon form a live band featuring Brijesh Pandya, Derek Howa and reuniting with brother Brad Babinski, who all came from the band Air Life, and Alina Cutrono, formerly of Alina Bea, and ex-Body Parts. In 2016, the band was hand-picked by Coachella founder Paul Tollet to play the
355:. The title hints at the frustrating length of time between conception and release, and the theme was loosely based on the romanticizing of modern anxiety, as Dre claims the songs are "like stepping into a dream-world where one's worries and fears are something beautiful to behold." 468:
was released in conjunction with a video of the same name, and was characterized as "an anthem for not only living in the moment, but accepting the value in it" that falls "somewhere between a slowed-down 'Mr. Brightside' and the Twin Peaks theme," with
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Soon after Dusty Rhodes and the River Band disbanded, guitarist Edson Choi relocated to Los Angeles, where he wound up living down the street from Babinski. The two agreed to begin working on a new project together, expecting to release an
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of new music, though the material developed faster than the two originally thought, and their small project blossomed into a full album of songs. With demos in hand, a friend of the duo, who was working as tour manager for the band
207:, and as one-half of the musical duo Miracle Days. Dre has also appeared (as Andrea Babinski) in several commercials for web and television, and has worked as a self-described "hired gun" in the band Hunter Hunted, as well as for 583:
Babinski has been described by herself and others as having a "self-deprecating sense of humor", and in interviews has expressed difficulty in taking ownership of her success, and concern about the stress of her "own
409:) on drums. Dre described working with Seyffert as an incredible experience, telling a writer that the producer "has such a command over his space...I would have ideas and we were able to capture them in the moment." 335:
Scott McMicken, all joined Babinski and Choi in the studio. Over a two-and-a-half-week period, the duo would solidify the arrangements of the songs into an album that would define Miracle Days as a band.
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Between tours and recording sessions, Babinski has taken on small roles in film and television. Her screen work includes appearances in several music videos, and multiple commercials for products from
1200: 592:", Dre has since began taking her health seriously, and focusing on her relationships and awareness. While discussing Steady Holiday's Coachella performance, she tells a writer for 327:
at the time, played the touring band a copy of the Miracle Days demos. After hearing the demos, the duo were invited by Dr. Dog to their studio in Philadelphia to record the album.
596:, that in regards to her former outlook on life, "I wish someone would have thrown a bucket of water on me and explained that the ‘tortured artist’ cliche is just that." 1430: 1222: 1244: 639: 1445: 236:, California, fronted by Dustin Apodaca, with Dre Babinski, Kyle Divine, Edson Choi, Eric Chirco, and Brad Babinski (Dre's brother). Their first full-length album 823: 1425: 1415: 1018: 1395: 339:
Though tracking on the album was completed in less than 3 weeks, the band experienced a considerable passing of time before the album's release, due to
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in November for a future full-length album. At the time of the single's release, Dre was still referring to the forthcoming album under the
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Babinski (on backing vocals and violin) performed on two more albums with the band, and toured nationally, playing with acts like
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festival, where they performed both weekends on the Gobi Stage. Soon after playing Coachella, the band would play a residency at
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offered to lend their talents to the album. Bass player Toby Leaman, drummer Eric Slick, and
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profile as having "fantastic taste". Babinski explains that her fashion is influenced by
393:, On June 24, 2016 Babinski released Steady Holiday's debut album, now officially titled 824:"Dusty Rhodes and the River Band Calling it Quits; Lead Singer Running for City Council" 757: 563:
Often regarded for her visual style as well as her musical efforts, a spokesperson for
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In October, 2016, Steady Holiday was awarded the title "Best Solo Artist" in
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After releasing three more singles, and a video in April 2016 for the single
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as having "sweet, sometimes sad melodies". The band has been compared to
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After Miracle Days parted ways, Babinski toured and recorded as a
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on Barsuk Records, marking Babinski's 2nd LP as Steady Holiday.
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label Infinite Best Recordings. The album was produced by
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LP was placed in the top 100 "best albums of 2016" on
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May 21, 2016 698: 696: 694: 1431:21st-century American singer-songwriters 723: 721: 228:Dusty Rhodes and the River Band were an 1085: 1083: 605: 1446:21st-century American women guitarists 1223:"Video: Steady Holiday, 'Living Life'" 1060: 1058: 851: 849: 847: 845: 843: 841: 671: 669: 667: 665: 663: 661: 1245:"Stream: Steady Holiday, 'Tangerine'" 1091:"Steady Holiday Has an LA Staycation" 424:. In December 2016, Steady Holiday's 258:naming it "best album to come out of 7: 729:"TV Commercials For Andrea Babinski" 473:believing it draws inspiration from 250:and released on October 19, 2007 on 1426:21st-century American women singers 1135:"The Best Albums of 2016: #80 – 61" 1416:Singer-songwriters from California 14: 1396:American women singer-songwriters 1247:. Buzzbands.la. November 20, 2020 1021:. Music For Lunch. April 25, 2016 532:Babinski's music is described by 1436:21st-century American guitarists 1225:. Buzzbands.la. October 16, 2020 1179:"Steady Holiday – "Living Life"" 955:. Mecca Lecca. November 16, 2015 1406:American multi-instrumentalists 1269:. Billboard.com. April 25, 2016 1093:. KCRW Music Blog. May 13, 2016 205:Dusty Rhodes and the River Band 884:. OC Weekly. February 24, 2012 679:. buzzbands.la. April 15, 2016 1: 1181:. Stereogum. October 16, 2020 859:. OC Weekly. October 21, 2013 706:. The Deli. November 18, 2015 359:Steady Holiday (2015–present) 1401:American indie pop musicians 1137:. Bandcamp. December 4, 2016 1115:L.A. Weekly. October 5, 2016 977:. The Deli. January 16, 2016 1421:Guitarists from Los Angeles 1043:. Stereogum. April 28, 2016 826:. OC Weekly. August 5, 2010 782:. OC Weekly. August 5, 2007 567:has referred to Babinski's 405:, and features Josh Adams ( 1462: 1339:Steady Holiday on Bandcamp 1159:. Stereogum. June 21, 2018 999:. yvynyl. November 6, 2015 211:, and a solo project from 16:American singer-songwriter 804:. OC Weekly. June 9, 2011 594:Amy Poehler's Smart Girls 173: 75: 1344:Miracle Days on Bandcamp 1316:. Racked. April 11, 2016 345:Something for the Weight 313:Miracle Days (2011–2013) 141:Infinite Best Recordings 35:Andrea Caravean Babinski 1203:. NPR. October 20, 2020 451:Take the Corners Gently 1441:Barsuk Records artists 906:. Riot Act Media. 2016 256:Orange County Register 1068:. AXS. April 13, 2016 928:. Tidal. 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Index

Art rock
indie pop
Infinite Best Recordings
SideOneDummy Records
Barsuk Records
steadyholiday.com
indie-pop
solo-act
Dusty Rhodes and the River Band
The Elected
The Honorary Title
indie-rock
Anaheim
First You Live
Mars Volta
Isaiah "Ikey" Owens
SideOneDummy Records
Orange County
Dirty Pretty Things
Brand New
Gogol Bordello
Blind Melon
Flogging Molly
Jonny Lang
Los Lobos
Mofro
Shooter Jennings
The Aquabats
House of Blues
EP

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