The Campbell Apartment Lands Lightly, But Lingers Long with ‘Words With Birds’

The Campbell Apartment’s latest single, “Words With Birds,” is a gentle yet resonant indie track that captures songwriter Ari Vais at his most reflective. Released via Mint 400 Records, the song pairs wistful lyrics with a dreamy arrangement, blending acoustic guitar, soft percussion, and swirling textures that build into something quietly cinematic.

Vais, who’s spent years carving out a distinct space in indie rock, brings a lived-in sense of storytelling to “Words With Birds.” His voice sits front and center—warm, expressive, and slightly weathered—floating above a laid-back pulse of bass and lightly layered instrumentation. As the track unfolds, it grows in depth, gradually introducing distorted guitars and dynamic percussion that lend it a rich, almost hypnotic momentum.

Produced by Bay Area engineer Chris Dunn, the song was written and recorded in a burst of immediacy, a process that gives it an off-the-cuff charm without sacrificing its polish. Like much of Vais’s work, it walks a fine line between vulnerability and catchiness, inviting listeners in without overstating its presence.

“Words With Birds” marks another strong entry in The Campbell Apartment’s expansive discography and serves as a standout moment from their new album 510, available now.