River Lee’s River Sings Echoes of Home is a heartfelt tribute to his roots, capturing the essence of small-town life with nostalgia, warmth, and a deep connection to where it all began. Through a blend of acoustic melodies and evocative storytelling, this EP paints a sonic portrait of Middleville, Michigan, the town that shaped him.

Each track weaves together memories of quiet nights by the Thornapple River, the glow of a welcoming porchlight, and the echoes of laughter and love that linger long after leaving home. With stripped-down instrumentation and River’s signature emotive vocals, River Sings Echoes of Home invites listeners on a journey back to the places and moments that define us.

Whether you’re reminiscing about your own hometown or discovering River’s story for the first time, this EP is a timeless ode to the power of home, belonging, and the songs that stay with us forever.

Story Behind the Albums Creation/Inspiration

The Making of River Sings Echoes of Home

It all started with one song, Porchlight Glow. I originally wrote it as a standalone track, meant to capture a simple yet powerful feeling: the warmth of coming home, the glow of a familiar light guiding the way. After recording it, I planned to release it as a single, but something about it stayed with me. It felt like the start of something bigger.

From there, the ideas just kept flowing. More memories of home surfaced, more stories I wanted to tell. The idea of expanding Porchlight Glow into a full EP came naturally, with each new song capturing a different piece of my hometown. Its sounds, its spirit, and the emotions tied to growing up in a place that never really leaves you.

Why Porchlight Glow and Not “Porch Light Glow”?

You might be wondering why I spelled Porchlight Glow as one word instead of two. There's a reason for that. While "porch light" is technically correct, I chose to keep it as one word because that’s how memory works for me, blending together feelings, images, and moments into something singular and seamless. A porchlight isn’t just a fixture; it’s a symbol of comfort, safety, and home. In the same way, this song and ultimately this entire EP, is a fusion of past and present, nostalgia and belonging.

With River Sings Echoes of Home, I’m inviting you into my world, sharing the echoes of the places and moments that shaped me. I hope these songs bring back memories of your own home, wherever that may be.

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