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Softly, Dear
12+ albums
Eau ClairerockMinnesotaindiewisconsin
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Much has changed since Softly, Dear first stumbled out of the Wisconsin woods nearly two years ago. Green to the scene but full of ambition and perseverance, the Eau Claire quintet quickly began turning local heads with their sensible blend of indie folk and classic rock (think more late 1960s, less mid 1970s), compounded by Tyler Hart’s earnest, heartfelt lyrics. By early 2013, Softly, Dear solidified a permanent membership with the addition of Addie Strei on bass guitar and backing vocals; this allowed Josh Frederick to turn a large portion of his attention back to his lead guitar duties and provided a sense of stability at live shows as the band’s reputation began to grow around the Chippewa Valley. June of 2013 saw the release of Portico, Softly, Dear’s debut EP. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Middlesworth at Pine Hollow Audio, the six-song collection highlighted the band’s penchant for crafting anthemic sing-alongs often bolstered by dense, intricate instrumentals rounded out through contributions from keyboardist Ben Possi and drummer Alex Adkinson. Portico soon spawned the single “Better Times,” which helped to push Softly, Dear beyond the realms of western Wisconsin. Aside from receiving frequent air time on Milwaukee’s 88.9 FM, “Better Times” found itself featured on London’s Amazing Radio and in internationally-reaching publications such as Gold Flake Paint, A Music Blog, Yea?, and Witness This. Now armed with studio recordings to augment their solid l
