Biography

fielding, a critically acclaimed indie folk band, have carved their own unique niche in the Southern California music scene since 2004. Featuring the songsmithing of frontman, Eric Fielding Balmer (formerly of OC band, Plankeye), pared with multi-instrumentalist, Beth Balmer, fielding's music marries traditional rock instrumentation with delicate layers of piano, organ, strings, and accordion. The result is a distinctive sound inviting listeners to travel the spectrum between the bass-driven grooves of `90s Brit-pop and the timeless melodies of Middle-American acoustic ballads. With a wide palette of sounds and textures, their sound's identity has an enticing mystique. fielding has delivered two albums, the self titled “fielding,” and “The Voice of Us”. With these under their belts, and multiple TV placements, the two garnered an avid following and considerable critical praise. In 2012, fielding began a collaboration with CatBeach Music and producer, Bobby Hartry resulting in a 6-song EP, "Our Side Is An Ocean" released in 2013 to great reviews with song placements on American Idol and others. Offering a fierce return, fielding releases Rags Of Light, on March 29, 2019. Betrayal, revenge, healing.