Wild Birds

Overview
Wild Birds is the second album by American songwriter Jm Airis, released December 12, 2014 on Totally Gross National Product. The record widens Airis’s Americana-inflected roots-rock into spacious, moody soundscapes driven by reflective lyricism. It drew early praise for its cinematic production and emotional depth. ([jmairis.bandcamp.com](https://jmairis.bandcamp.com/album/wild-birds?utm_source=openai))

Recording History
- Recording studio and location: Terminal NY Recording Studio, New York. ([jmairis.bandcamp.com](https://jmairis.bandcamp.com/album/wild-birds?utm_source=openai))
- Producers and engineers: Produced by Graham Finn; mastered by Bruce Templeton. Written and recorded by Jm Airis. ([jmairis.bandcamp.com](https://jmairis.bandcamp.com/album/wild-birds?utm_source=openai))
- Recording dates/sessions: Public notes list the 2014 release with recording preceding it; exact session dates are not published. ([jmairis.bandcamp.com](https://jmairis.bandcamp.com/album/wild-birds?utm_source=openai))
- Notable personnel and equipment: Kloke (electric guitar); Melati Malay (vocals); Graham Finn (synths, slide guitar, bass); Adam Hurlburt (bass); Evie Beach (drums, vocals, keys); Ryan Olson (electronic drums). ([jmairis.bandcamp.com](https://jmairis.bandcamp.com/album/wild-birds?utm_source=openai))

Chart Performance & Recognition
There are no widely documented major-chart positions or sales certifications for Wild Birds. The release was interpreted by critics as a refined evolution of Airis’s sound. Notably, Drowned In Sound praised its nuanced roots-rock approach with nods to Dylan and Wilco, while Star Tribune coverage framed it as a spacious, cinematic indie Americana set from a New York–based artist on Totally Gross National Product. ([drownedinsound.com](https://drownedinsound.com/releases/18813/reviews/4149013?utm_source=openai))

Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Influence and reception: The album’s DNA—Dylan-esque vocal wit, Wilco-like textures, and expansive arrangements—was highlighted as its core strength, situating Airis within the 2010s revival of spacious, guitar-driven Americana. ([drownedinsound.com](https://drownedinsound.com/releases/18813/reviews/4149013?utm_source=openai))
- Notable covers/samples and current standing: No widely documented covers or samples of Wild Birds are listed in major reference sources; the album is generally regarded as a solid indie Americana entry from its era. The Bandcamp entry and press at the time emphasize its craftsmanship and the artist’s developing sonic identity. ([jmairis.bandcamp.com](https://jmairis.bandcamp.com/album/wild-birds?utm_source=openai))