AUGUSTANA-LIVE (RECORDED FROM A LIVESTREAM EVENT) was recorded live in December of 2020. The concert recording was a long awaited arrival for fans of the band, who’d never released a live album until that point. In a solo performance setting, Dan Layus plays through some of the most well loved music from the groups catalogue in a chronological order. The concert is intimate and authentic, nuanced and powerful. He makes the songs feel experienced and lived in, and cements a moment into a recording that mirrors what he’s done on stages across the world for so many years. This LP marks Augustana's first vinyl release in over 10 years.
Augustana has been a pivotal artist in the Pop/Rock genre since its ubiquitous, piano driven hit, "Boston" was released in 2005. Bolstered by a determined artistic vision and an unwavering fan base, Augustana has been an inspiration to some of today's most popular artists. This long awaited studio LP, Something Beautiful, is filled with intentional storytelling, delivered with vibrant sounds and instantly memorable melodies. The album offers refreshingly honest lyrics against music that leaves the listener feeling inspired and uplifted.