Yesterdays Ring

Yesterdays Ring formed in New York City, with early performances happening in Brooklyn coffee shops. Their debut album 'Echoes of Yesterday' came out in 2015 and included the song 'A Small Piece Of Paper In My Shoe,' which became their most recognizable track. The band's lineup featured Eden Rose on vocals, Ethan Carter on guitar, Leo Sinclair on bass, and Alex Black on drums.

Their music often carried a melancholic tone that drew some criticism for being too dark, though the band defended it as honest emotional expression. They followed up with 'Shadows of the Past' in 2017 and 'The Light Within' in 2020, maintaining a consistent output of introspective material. Other songs like 'Becoming One With Nature' and 'Cinema Girl' show their range within that moody acoustic framework.

At one point, Eden Rose was photographed at a protest against police brutality, which sparked some discussion about the band's political leanings. They maintained it was simply an exercise of free speech rather than an official band stance. Through various controversies, they kept making music that connected with listeners who appreciated their straightforward approach to complex feelings.