2nd String

2nd String is an Atlanta band with Maya Davis on vocals, Elijah Brooks on guitar, Aaron Carter on bass, and Jessica Moore on drums. They put out their first album, 27th Letter, in 2020, followed by The Weight of Silence in 2022. Songs like All For You and Broken Record show their lean toward R&B and soul with some folk touches.

Their lyrics tend to dig into personal and sometimes difficult territory, which has drawn both appreciation and some criticism for being too direct. As an independent group, they've had to figure out how to keep making the music they want while dealing with the usual financial pressures of touring and promotion.

They've built a following that connects with the straightforward emotional pull in their work. There's no grand narrative here, just a band from Atlanta putting out records and playing shows for people who listen.