20 year-old singer, songwriter and pianist Seth Glier has come a long way from singing the national anthem at his Little League baseball games. His forthcoming album, THE TROUBLE WITH PEOPLE, marries the margin between timeless and modern with an organic sound rich in emotion and intellect. Raised on the music of Joni Mitchell, Martin Sexton and Jeff Buckley, it is Glier’s brother who he notes as his greatest influence. “My brother is autistic and non-verbal. I learned to communicate with words better once I realized how to communicate to someone with out them.”


Glier’s impressive growth as an artist is apparent from the very first opening chords of the albums title track. With honesty as his weapon, Glier fires lyrics that draw you in right before a sudden burst of sound, where his enrapturing voice calmly commands over sweeping orchestral strings. Throughout the 12 new tunes arise musical surprises – from the propulsive, stirring style of “Someone Else To Crown” to the vinyl Beatlesque sound of “Naia”, to the thrilling and intimate moments captured on “Julie’s Song” and “Reply.” At all times, it is Glier’s voice, with its low earthy rumble and fluttering falsetto, that has critics and musicians alike singing his praises.


Sharing the stage and touring with the likes of John Mayer, Ellis Paul, Cheryl Wheeler, Peter Mulvey, Tim Reynolds, Erin McKeown, Jonathan Edwards, Mark Erelli and Livingston Taylor, Glier’s accomplishments far surpass his age. “Glier takes his audience to a place that is unknown without his intoxicating groove,” wrote Performer Magazine. His debut record, WHY, sold out of its first pressing three weeks before its official release. The Vineyard Times calls him “a star in the making.” He has performed hundreds of shows throughout the east coast including three sold-out nights at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton Mass, and a performance for more than 25,000 people on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Livingston Taylor says, “Listening to Seth’s music gives me hope for what’s to come. The next generation is alive and well.”


Beginning as an act of solitary creation, THE TROUBLE WITH PEOPLE was recorded in Glier’s basement during the course of three months. In the comfort of his own home and without the restraint of being on the clock, Glier patiently treated each song like a scene in a movie. “I felt as though I was collecting footage for a film rather than recording a record,” recalls Glier. After carefully assembling a cast of sounds and instruments, Glier and co-producer Ryan Hommel signed on Alan Evans (Soulive) to mix and master while enlisting him to play Drums on several numbers. The result is a brilliant show of expansive songs elegantly matched with lush arrangements, all the while retaining an intense level of intimacy.


THE TROUBLE WITH PEOPLE marks Glier’s evolution from emerging artist into a sophisticated musician and songwriter. Equipped with a keen observation of the human condition, Glier’s lyrics are thoughtful and seem to amplify the cry of the ordinary heart. His infectious passion and energy transcend his live shows and leave listeners talking for days after his performance. Simply put by CD Baby, "When it comes down to Seth’s music, either you love it or you´ve never heard it before.”