Reedtards are a freak-folk revival act that began in Chicago in 2014. They released their lo-fi debut Moles in 2015 and followed that up with Baby & Bee the following year. Things were going well until their sporadic touring schedule got the best of them, culminating in an embarrassing incident on a British ferry in 2016. However, Reedtards soldiered on and released a flurry of projects through 2017 and 2018. After correctly predicting world chaos in 2020 with sixth album Standing Under the Tree of Death, they decided to retire. However, their hiatus was short-lived and they returned with the release of the psychedelic-inspired Micah and the Demon Babies in late 2022. Now, Reedtards are excited to present their eighth album Elaine in the Corner to the world. Inspired by death, the new album features an updated take on their original oboe-infused sound and offers fans a glimmer of hope despite the dark themes. The new music is proof that this band is not ready to give up just yet. A quick note about our name....We have immediate family and friends with mental and physical disabilities, and have the utmost respect and compassion for all walks of life. It is not our intention to offend or hurt anyone's feelings. We feel that by taking the power out of the word, it empowers those who would be affected by it in the first place. We donate a significant percentage of royalties to help champion those with special needs, and hope to inspire others to do so as well.