I woke up to a brisk 48 degree morning. I suppose this officially means that October has arrived and replaced the warm weather with warmer wardrobes and autumn drinks. Bringing back the summer nostalgia, however, is as easy as listening to Eau Claire outfit Softly, Dear. In summer of 2012, a group of college friends joined forces to form the band. Portico is the debut effort from these Wisconsinites, and it kicks ass from square one. Softly, Dear re-released the EP […]