seeTrees have today released their new single titled ‘Break in the Light’. When indie rock tries to sound meaningful, it usually ends up feeling like someone stapled a philosophy textbook to a Telecaster. Thankfully, seeTrees skip that predictable detour with ‘Break in the Light’. Instead, they lean into melody first and let the bigger ideas arrive naturally. The result is a song that feels effortlessly inviting while quietly asking questions most people would rather scroll past.
The arrangement has that rare ability to feel expansive without drowning itself in unnecessary production tricks. Dreamy piano, chiming guitars, and a rhythm section that refuses to sit still create a momentum that keeps everything moving forward. It borrows from classic Americana and heartland rock without turning into a nostalgia convention where everyone is wearing vintage denim just because they think they should. The sound is familiar in all the right ways while still carrying its own identity.
Lyrically, Drew Lawrence avoids the temptation to preach from the nearest soapbox. Instead, he writes from a place of uncertainty, acknowledging that nobody has all the answers about what comes next. That vulnerability gives the song its weight because it trusts the listener to connect the dots rather than drawing them in fluorescent marker. It is refreshing to hear a track wrestle with responsibility without sounding like it wants extra credit for caring.
What really makes ‘Break in the Light’ stick is its ability to leave you feeling lighter than when it started despite tackling some genuinely heavy ideas. That is a harder trick than most bands realize. seeTrees have found a sweet spot where thoughtful songwriting and irresistible musicality happily coexist instead of fighting for attention. If this is a preview of what is coming next, they are building something that deserves far more than a passing glance.
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About ‘Break in the Light’
‘Break in the Light’ takes off with upbeat, danceable energy, instantly establishing a lighthearted and joyful feel that carries through from the very first moment. Opening with dreamlike piano chords and propulsive drum and guitar patterns, the track immediately evokes a lively, feel-good tone. Merging Americana and cinematic rock, “‘Break in the Light’ addresses the question of whether or not we’re leaving things better off than we found them for the next generation,” songwriter Drew Lawrence shares. With lyrics like “I get a little bit restless / Thinking about you / And what we’re leaving behind” and “I feel a little defenseless / Like there’s nothing I can do,” Lawrence captures the apprehension of contemplating what’s to come and how there is a certain responsibility owed to the next generations.
Through earnest lyricism and a breezy, rhythmic soundscape, the song explores the balance between vulnerability and the awareness that our descendants will inherit the decisions made by us. Bringing additional depth to the track’s rich sonic landscape, ‘Break in the Light’ features guitar work from Jason Abraham Roberts, known for his collaborations with Spoon and Norah Jones, alongside bass from Aaron Michael Stern (Gary Clark Jr., Curtis Harding, and Laura Jean Anderson).
Born within the creative pulse of Los Angeles in 2024, seeTrees emerged when songwriter Drew Lawrence, formerly of the Americana band The Dales, crossed paths with Luke Adams. What began as a creative partnership quickly blossomed into a shared pursuit of crafting heartfelt, atmospheric rock songs steeped in nostalgia, hope, and human connection. Lawrence, who co-wrote Christina Perri’s multi-platinum breakthrough hit “Jar of Hearts,” brings a seasoned songwriting touch to the project, while Adams helps shape the band’s expansive and evocative sound.
Drawing from rock icons like Tom Petty, The War on Drugs, and Wilco, seeTrees creates music that feels both timeless and refreshingly alive. Following a whirlwind 2025 that included more than fifty live performances and the release of their debut album, Greater Than The Past, the band now turns its attention to a summer West Coast tour and its forthcoming sophomore record, featuring “Break in the Light” and the previously released singles “Easy Times” and “Lights Out in the City.” The band has been touted in the press by Big Takeover Magazine, Buzzbands.LA, Jammerzine, antiMusic, Rock Era Magazine, and has been spun on 88.5 FM – The SoCal Sound.
About seeTrees
seeTrees was formed in 2024 when hit songwriter, Drew Lawrence, formerly of the Americana band The Dales, connected with Los Angeles-based drummer and producer, Luke Adams. Drawing inspiration from artists like Tom Petty, The War on Drugs, and Wilco, the project has a throwback feeling with a modern sense of renewal.
The debut album, Greater Than the Past, produced by Adams, was released in December 2025. It is a journey through textures of analogue synthesizers, pulsing rhythm tracks, and ethereal guitars. This common thread unites the influences of indie rock, Americana, and folk.
The band played 50 West Coast shows in 2025, from San Diego to Seattle, sometimes opening for bigger acts like The White Buffalo. The band’s first single from its sophomore album, “Relivin’ It,” was released this past February and will be followed by 4 more singles and a full summer west coast tour schedule.
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