Rising duo Late Stage Crush pours emotion and vivid storytelling into their music, favoring honest, heartfelt lyrics over flashy and elaborate production. Launched in 2023, this fully independent project is a true labor of love and is a self-written, self-directed effort that keeps its sound genuine and deeply personal. By holding tight to creative control, they deliver music that stays unfiltered and authentic, a quality that has become their signature.
The band was formed by Rebecca Sunnybrook, a classically trained vocalist who has adapted her style to a more unfiltered, soulful delivery, and Susan Mahlburg, a published poet whose words shape the band’s compelling narratives. Their creative chemistry shines in their minimalist approach to songwriting, stripping away excess to focus on the emotional core of each track. This approach brings a fresh perspective to the Americana landscape.
Their debut EP, High Noon Divorce, highlights Late Stage Crush’s unique style, transforming breakup songs into compelling tales of personal growth and clarity. Rebecca Sunnybrook’s classical training infuses the project with a blend of technical skill and a more restrained, emotionally immediate style. “These songs aren’t just about endings,” Sunnybrook says, “but as complex shifts that leave space for clarity and resilience.” Susan Mahlburg’s lyrics, steeped in classic country themes of loss, distance, and reckoning, add depth, crafting stories that feel timeless yet fresh. The EP lets their voices and words shine, inviting listeners into an intimate journey of healing and hope.
Late Stage Crush is already hard at work on their second EP, scheduled to release in early 2026. Fans can expect the same emotional depth and minimal style, enriched with expanded instrumentation, including pedal steel and upright bass, to add new layers of sound to their music. The duo will also tour intimate venues across North Carolina and Tennessee in late 2025, which will give fans a front-row seat to their evolving sound. As they continue to carve out their place in music, Late Stage Crush remains dedicated to leaving a lasting mark on Americana and beyond.
While they prepare for shows at the end of the year and finish up on the second EP, fans can listen to High Noon Divorce on Late Stage Crush’s Spotify and keep up with them on Instagram and TikTok.
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