Storm Born by Mabilene

Following The Other Side, Mabilene and producer Johnny Hansen began the collaboration that would lead to the music that you now hear. Unlike her first record, which was tracked quickly with minimal overdubs, Storm Born is the result of patient curiosity. Over a two-year span, the duo followed the muse, free of pre-conceived notions of genre or style. “As we worked, I found myself (over and over again) choosing to explore new horizons” explains Mabilene. “I let the record flow where it wanted to go. And I think that pretty neatly sums up my attitude when it comes to my overall creative journey.”

While most of the record was written in her Nashville home, "In Between" was written with soul sister Phoebe Hunt, and "The Mirage" & "Storm Born" written in Nolensville with Hanson. Recorded at PineTone Studio, in addition to Mabilene and Hanson the record features drummer Kiel Feher, Drew Taubenfeld on pedal steel, and backing vocals from Sara Jean Kelley. Matt Combs arranged and performed the strings on "The River".

On Storm Born, Nashville, TN, songwriter Mabilene presents to us an expansive, shimmering world of Americana-flecked pop magic. With an unhurried ease, her honeyed vocals wind their way through lush melodic landscapes glowing from within with the wonder found when one gives themselves over to their own creative inspiration.