The Lighthouse and the Whaler. Credit: Courtesy of the Assembly
The local indie rock act the Lighthouse and the Whaler just released its careening new single, the anthemic “When We Meet.”

The band wrote and produced the tune while in quarantine.

“‘When We Meet’ is a song about changing perspectives,” says singer Michael LoPresti in press materials. “It’s about focusing on a simpler mindset, making every moment count and caring more for the people I’m with than the things I can achieve alone. It’s been easy for me to get distracted in life, but the last year has taught me — and I’m sure many of us — that the people we can’t live without far outweigh anything else we could ever have.”

Last year, the band issued new singles “Brothers” and “California Sun” as well as a new EP, Brothers (B-Sides). A full-length will arrive later this year.

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This article appears in Apr 7-20, 2021.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.