Project Description
Similar Artists: PJ Harvey, Cat Power, Fiona Apple
Leland and the Silver Wells is a Los Angeles-based band known for their introspective melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Beyond music, Ettinger is a painter and photographer, allowing different mediums to inform and expand each other’s narratives. This synergy between her artistic expressions enriches the band’s creativity, creating a profound tapestry of emotions and visuals, encapsulating the spirit of the 1960s by blending various elements into a sonic experience that captivates listeners and takes them on a transformative journey. The band has been featured in BrooklynVegan and PopDust.
RELEASES
“Riverboat” (Album)
Release Date: February 23, 2024
Los Angeles-based band Leland and the Silver Wells are set to release their fifth album, “Riverboat,” on February 23, 2024. The album promises a reflective journey through life’s experiences, marked by the band’s signature blend of melodies and lyrics.
“Riverboat” explores life, death, heartbreak, resilience, and freedom. Each track delves into universal emotions and experiences, offering listeners a chance to connect with the music on a personal level. The album begins with the somber tone of “Requiem” and takes the listeners on a sonic expedition, culminating in the introspective title track, “Riverboat.” Read more
Bio
Los Angeles band Leland and the Silver Wells have emerged as a band whose melodies and lyrics transcend boundaries. Formed by the multitalented Leland Ettinger, the band's fifth album, “Riverboat”, is a musical journey down the River of Life. This album isn't just a collection of songs; it's a spiritual odyssey, guiding listeners from birth to death and every moment in between.
Opening with the haunting “Requiem”, the album seamlessly flows into the majestic sounds of a string quartet in “Hold On Tight”, leading listeners into a whirlwind of emotions. The album's climax, the mournful “Riverboat”, leaves listeners floating on their own personal vessel, immersed in the band's atmospheric world.
"this music is deeply felt, highly ambitious, and ultimately moving. It’s an album that will grow on you over time."
"'Luck of the Draw' mixes West Coast flower power pop with a dash of twangy country in there too. (Think early Bangles.)"
“Leland and The Silver Wells is deliciously persuasive, full of gossamer hues, resonant textures, and Leland's scrumptiously mysterious tones.”
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