Welcome to Colonial Blue

It only takes one listen of Colonial Blue’s music to realize that their story runs deep. From a soft whisper to a primal scream that is brandished with precision, Stephanie Rice’s vocals weave their way around Jonathan Ward’s intricate guitar, driven along by Corey Chierighino’s dynamic drumming, and there’s an immediate pull on your soul. The alt-folk band from Houston underpin the emotional resonance of Damien Rice with the melodic tendencies of fellow Texans Eisley, but bring it to life with a beating heart of their own which stems from the personal nature of Rice’s songwriting.

Inspiration for the band's debut album Dear Misery comes from Rice's struggle with making it on her own in the city and the uncertainty of life. It is the sound of her addressing a hugely painful period and bidding it farewell. As she says herself, "I had found myself on the broken side of life, and I struggled to transition into better times. Eventually, I was able to look back and say, 'Dear Misery, you're not welcome here.'" These struggles permeate the album and each of its ten tracks explode with passion, heart and soul.