Richmond-based alt-indie rock and pop performer Deau Eyes has made a name for herself, winning awards like the Newlin Music Prize for best album. The foundation of her success is rooted in a Southern upbringing and an exploration of country music that’s prodded cross-genre experimentation within her discography. Emerging from the same scene as Boygenius co-founder and Richmond pal Lucy Dacus, it’s clear why Deau Eyes’ blissfully raw sound landed her on NPR’s Slingshot list of up-and-coming musicians to watch.
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