Steeped in the tradition of DIY Detroit rock, Bus Stop Poets inject meaning and melody into the edgy sound for which the city is known. These veteran songwriters grew up soaking up the diverse sounds of Motown and reveling in the music of hometown heroes like Bob Seger, MC5 and The Stooges, crafting their own unique blend of alt roots rock. Comprised of John Mabilia (vocals, guitar), Johnny Edick (bass, bg vox), Randy Nelson (drums, percussion, bg vox), and Cindee Lish (vocals, percussion), the band has been hard at work since their inception making a name for themselves as one of Detroit’s essential attractions. Their eponymous 2013 debut featured the seductive single “Beautiful Day” which went on to be synced for a major Chevy ad as well as being featured on Showtime’s Shameless in two separate episodes. The band's sophomore release, Leave it to the Kids, will see a digital release in July with a vinyl release coming soon after. Laced with wisdom and wit, their tight and bright arrangements are imbued with nuance and humor, reminiscent of Wilco, Gomez, Fleetwood Mac and The Raconteurs. A tight, idiosyncratic collection of songs that touches on the extremes of human emotion.