Album Notes

Halsted is the new brain child of acclaimed singer/songwriter Ryan Auffenberg, whose 2008 debut solo album “Marigolds” received national accolades in the press, college radio and placement on major network television.

Returning with a new album and under a different moniker, Halsted’s “Life Underwater” weaves a masterful patchwork of musical textures, ranging from wide-eyed, anthemic bombast to hushed, plaintive intimacy.


"Mellow power-pop in the vein of Matthew Sweet and Big Star, which obviously means we love them. Just try listening without bobbing your head'
- Nylon Magazine

"A great debut reminiscent of the best parts of Wilco, The Church and Paul Westerberg...we can't wait to experience the trajectory of this band"
- What's on the Hi-Fi

"In a world where self-awareness and self-promotion are too frequently the guiding lights of the underground, Auffenberg's true to himself honesty is a godsend"
- Aversion

"A lovely, positively life-affirming jewel"
- Jersey Beat