Southern Avenue Finds ‘Upside’ On Inspiring New Single

Southern Avenue recently shared “Upside,” the latest preview of their forthcoming studio album, Family. The 14-track LP, marking the Memphis-based ensemble’s debut on Alligator Records, is scheduled for release on April 25.

Southern Avenue was founded by guitarist Ori Naftaly and features lead vocalist (and Ori’s wife) Tiernii Jackson along with her siblings drummer/vocalist Tikyra “TK” Jackson and violinist/vocalist Ava Jackson. The band recorded Family in Memphis at the famed Royal Studios.

According to Naftaly, “Family is the story of how we found each other, held on through the highs and lows, and built something stronger than we ever imagined. It’s about the moments that test you, the people who lift you, and the belief that even through the hardest times, something beautiful is waiting on the other side.”

“Upside” follows previously released Family singles “Found A Friend In You” and “Rum Boogie.” Tierinii weighed in on the new single, explaining, “Every day’s a new chance to find your joy. Upside is all about embracing that. It’s about dancing through the uncertainty, and choosing to see the beauty in every new day. It’s an anthem for moving forward, embracing change, and finding something to be grateful for—because life is too good to stay stuck.”

“We all get caught up in things we can’t control—stressing over the past, worrying about the future. But this song is about the here and now. It’s a reminder to embrace each day, let go of the baggage, and choose to see the light in every moment,” added Naftaly.

Watch Southern Avenue’s lyric video for “Upside” below: