Briar and Bloom, the Soul/Americana duo consisting of Justin and Amy Cross, are headed to the studio to make their debut album! 

Normally, we would just record in our home studio. Justin has been releasing music under his own name like this for years. However, after living with these songs for a while and seeing the response they get from audiences, we started to realize that they need a special touch and deserve a deeper investment. So, we are headed to Muscle Shoals and will be recording the album with some of the best engineers, producers, and musicians around. 

It is because of all of your encouragement and kind words that we are even considering doing this. So many of you have told us at one of our shows of just in conversation that you need to hear more of these songs or want them recorded so you can listen to them whenever. That means the world to us, but it also means that we need your help. We would be honored if you would join in on the ground floor and be an integral part of the creation of the album. Your support will go toward studio costs and being able to hire the best musicians and engineers possible, as well as promoting the album. Making an album the right way in 2026 is a huge undertaking. We are estimating that once it is all said and done this whole project will cost somewhere between $15,000 to $20,000. With your help, we will be able to focus less on how we will be able to do this and more on what is most important: making a great album. 

So, grab a shirt or sweatshirt, and consider pitching in little extra if you are able. Also, check out our other awesome perks on our crowdfunding page at briarandbloomband.com.

Any contribution you can make toward this project will be more appreciated than you can imagine. 

So, let's make a record!!

-Briar and Bloom-