With a mix of D.I.Y. attitude, guitar proficiency, and songwriting skills modeled after Cat Power and Exile in Guyville-era Liz Phair, Emily Easterly made her debut in 2001 with the self-released Assembling Emily. Featuring collaborations with several of Easterly's hometown heroes (including Sparklehorse's Alan Weatherhead and Cracker guitarist Johnny Hickman), the record was issued during the songwriter's final weeks of high school in Richmond, VA. The following months saw Easterly relocating several hours south to study music at the University of Miami, where she released Cole in 2002 and garnered support from college radio. Seasons Never Change followed in 2005, boasting an intimate, stripped-down sound that reflected upon the singer's four-year stay in sunny Miami, and Easterly subsequently moved to Brooklyn to pursue her craft full-time. Inspired by Neil Young, the Beatles, and Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, Heart Comma Heart arrived in late 2007.
-Andrew Leahey, allmusic.com
In 2008 she and fellow songwriter, J Seger released a split 45rpm single on vinyl with her song, "Please, Please Say Goodnight" recorded in Brooklyn at Galuminumfoil Studios.
"Well-rounded to the point of perfection, sweet, slyly inventive and ultimately highly memorable." -Richmond Times Dispatch
“The combination of voice, melody and production makes Emily Easterly one to watch.” -Amplifier Magazine
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hey friend:) just wanted to let you know that i'm coming to nyc to play a show next week.... saturday may 23rd at 8pm at the bitter end... i'll have my brand new cd available for pre-order and i'll be playing lots of songs from it! i hope you'll be able to make it...if you're in town! love laura*
Hi Emily, Great to have you as a friend!! Best wishes, Mike (Brett Huckfield's promo team). PS Please check out Brett's debut release 'Here Again' (available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster etc.) Hope you enjoy the music!!
Hey there- DC gal banjo rock at the Mercury Lounge thursday night with special guest Erik Lawrence of the Levon Helm Band- April 30 7pm- hope you can make it out! cheers, Junior League Band
