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The Minneapolis-based powerhouse, Ela, is comprised of elite forces from hip-hop trailblazers Heiruspecs (McPherson and Legget) and angular-rock veterans Askeleton (Tate and Caperton) under one indie-rock flag.

Frontman Bill Caperton commands his songwriting with fierce honesty and authenticity - not to mention beautiful craftsmanship. With driving back beats, sharp interplaying guitars and smooth bass lines, Ela pushes the boundaries of what is commonly considered shoegazing indie-rock and explore more than just "emo."

Real Blood On Fake Trees is the long-awaited follow-up to Ela's 2003 debut release Stapled to Air and represents the rapid growth of a band bent on pushing the envelope and creating something inspiring and unique.

"The experience is exhillirating-the rock'n'roll equivalent of riding a turbulent old-school roller coaster whose wooden hinges are too rickety to ensure complete safety. The addition of initailly minor-seeming textures...elevates Stapled to Air from merely a solid rock record to a truly noteworthy achievement. (6 out of 6 Pitchforks)"
- DIW Magazine

"Fuses modern guitar tangents, down and dirty vocals and a bulldog's snare bite to resonate jovial sing-a-long indie anthems."
- Copper Press