When I start a new game it goes to black after the bus scene and freezes there with birds chirping. I'm not sure if it just can't handle the mods I have installed or if its a bug in the system.

Hi @kaylirose16. Can you upload your SMAPI log after it happens, then add a message in the support thread or on Discord with a link to it? We'll help you troubleshoot which mod is causing it there. :)