"Big Feelings," a new single from the Deluxe Edition of Jessie Baylin's Strawberry Wind, is out today!
When Jessie Baylin paired up with GRAMMY winner Daniel Tashian (a frequent collaborator over the past 13 years) to write new music for the Deluxe Edition of Strawberry Wind, the first song that emerged was "Big Feelings."
Baylin explains, "After an emotional summer with my youngest, 'big feeling' son, I felt compelled to dig into some of the conversations my husband and I were having with him." She adds, "And after thinking about it, I realized we all – myself included – struggle with big feelings. The challenge is how to release them appropriately when they arise and feel so strong and heavy – the delicate balance of feeling them and not completely letting them take over your entire self."
Pre-order the Deluxe Edition of Strawberry Wind and stream or purchase "Big Feelings" HERE.
Strawberry Wind, due out May 31, 2024, is an album that delivers on a promise Baylin made with herself: to create an honest album for kids and parents alike.
With four new tracks added (three on the vinyl edition), Strawberry Wind delightfully expresses a childlike sensibility woven through lyrical themes of dream life, supermoons, and summertime vibes, tempered by some gentle doses of reality. Jessie Baylin’s trademark dream-pop vocals shine through, her inherent musicality is present, and her '70s Laurel Canyon/Brill Building writing prowess is front-and-center. Baylin says, “I wanted this album to feel magical and remind people of the child inside of all of us that is filled with a sense of wonder, pure joy, and hope.”
“What makes Strawberry Wind different is that it approaches children's music in a way that trusts kids to be more mature than we give them credit for, and lets adults be more whimsical than usually permitted.” – Rolling Stone
When Strawberry Wind was originally released as an Amazon exclusive in 2018, Nashville Scene wrote, "Baylin explores that beautiful connection between parent and child, pushing the envelope of what can be shared and mutually respected. Like Harry Nilsson or Carole King before her, Baylin sought to make a children's record that could be smart. There's no dumbing things down, but there is appreciation for that which is simple or beautiful." Strawberry Wind, soon to be available for the first time on all major platforms and with four new tracks added (three on the vinyl edition), is an enhancement we can all celebrate and rejoice. These stellar recordings are for children and adults, at any age.