Michael Bernier brings the sunshine without pretending storms do not exist

Michael Bernier’s Bring The Sunshine lands on 14 June with exactly the kind of title you want from a roots-reggae-folk-rock release: optimistic, open-hearted and slightly dangerous if handled without sincerity. Bernier, a Boston musician connected to the FREEVOLT world, frames the album through reggae, acoustic rock, alternative rock, folk rock and roots rock. The opening track Living in Love even features members of Slightly Stoopid and Freevolt, which gives the release a sunny communal feel rather than a purely solo-room atmosphere. The trick with this type of music is avoiding empty good-vibes wallpaper. Bring The Sunshine works as a concept because it acknowledges the storm in order to choose the light. This is music built for people who like warmth, rhythm, acoustic movement and the radical idea that hope does not have to be naive to be useful.

Source: https://enjoymichaelbernier.bandcamp.com/album/bring-the-sunshine