Monica Merila from Eldest Daughter stopped into the studio today to chat and play a few songs. The story of the band is as good as the music. Monica played piano (and more!) as a kid but came back to music a little more than a year ago at one of Taylor James Donskey’s Singer Songwriter night. Now she’s got a band, got a residency lined up for Mondays in January at The White Squirrel and an EP coming out by the end of the year. The music is honest and touching her voice is
Big thanks to folks who sent us requests and recommendations for winning, celebratory songs.
Check out the songs we played below or our aspirational playlist on Spotify.
| Artist | Song | Release |
| The Jayhawks | Big Star | Sound of Lies |
| Ondara | American Dream | Tales of America |
| Toussaint Morrison | Jubilee | The Very Best of Ricky & Jane |
| The Nunnery | Take a Walk | We are the Stars |
| Martin Devaney | Give Me Hope | Plaid on Plaid |
| Red Eye Ruby | Sunshine and Good Lookin’ (feat. Stephen Kung) | The Ruby EP |
| Kid Dakota | Dreaming of the City | Listen to the Crows as They Take Flight |
| Matt Arthur | Feeling Like a Leader | The Circle That We’re In |
| 26 BATS! | Portal Party | Portal Party |
| Night Moves | Kind Luck | Pennied Days |
| Betty Won’t | Lucky | Lucky |
| Clayton Ryan | Smooth | Ghost Town |
| Rebel Queens | After Party | For Her Pleasure – EP |
| Durry | Who’s Laughing Now | Who’s Laughing Now (Audiotree Live) – Single |
| Nur-D | Brighter Day | Chicago Avenue |
| Trampled By Turtles | Winners | Wild Animals |
| Mad Mojo Jett | Partyville | Get Your Mind Straight |
Mostly Minnesota 