A North Carolina band built on sibling harmonies and songs that range from haunting folk to driving rock.
For a quick sense of their range, try 'Bottom of the River' for its dark, churning folk and 'Morning Comes' for something brighter and more melodic.
Delta Rae's sound is anchored in the vocal blend of Ian and Eric Holljes with Elizabeth Hopkins, a signature they honed in Durham coffee shops. Their 2015 track 'Bottom of the River' sparked radio debates over its lyrics, showing how their storytelling could stir conversation. Songs like 'Morning Comes' and 'Dance In The Graveyards' stretch from gentle folk to more urgent rock, keeping their catalog varied.
They formed in 2009 around the Holljes brothers and Hopkins, playing local spots to develop their harmonies. After their 2012 debut 'Carry the Fire,' they've put out several albums, including 2022's 'Strawberry Moon,' with Ian on lead vocals and guitar, Eric on bass, and Hopkins' voice threading through the arrangements.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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