Praised as "ROCK-‘N’-ROLL, THROUGH AND THROUGH" by Interview Magazine,

Everest Cale's music swells with guitar-drenched free-for-alls before collapsing, leaving just singer Brett Treacy and his guitar pulling the audience closer with his hushed voice, earnest lyrics, and just the right amount of ringing in your ear.

Everest Cale was born when Brett Treacy (vocals, guitar) moved from South Carolina to New York City to focus on original material. He expanded his solo sound by adding Jeremy Kolmin (guitar), Aaron Nystrup (bass), and Aidan Shepard (drums). The band’s name was derived from Treacy’s likening the feat of songwriting to summiting Mount Everest and his profound admiration for artist J.J. Cale.

In 2012, Everest Cale debuted their first record, Beast, engineered by Joe Colmenero at the iconic Cutting Room Studios in the heart of New York’s East Village. Enthralling lyrics underscored by an unmistakably indie rock sound made the title track "Beast" an instant favorite. Beast exemplifies the band’s dynamic variations, incredible vocal range, and tight musicianship—the hallmarks of Everest Cale’s memorable live performances. The tracks "Goodbye" and "Place We Know As Home" draw from front man Brett Treacy's southern upbringing and his time as a singer songwriter. The second single, "The Ocean", offers a nuanced exploration of lost love and was immediately licensed for a television pilot.

Seeing the return of engineer Colmenero, the band's second album, Constellation Choir, was recorded and released in 2013. The record was well-received with the first single "Before I Knew What Love Was" garnering millions of listens on Spotify. Each song packs a unique sonic punch. As A Thousand Guitars extolled: “There is still that mysterious, sad part of your soul that yearns to be moved through music. Everest Cale gets right in there and does something to your spirit which only music can do.”

Released in 2016, Everest Cale's third album, Mary Lee, was recorded at The End in Brooklyn. Titled after the eponymous great white shark tagged and tracked by the ocean research and rescue group OCEARCH, the record incorporates new songs (anthemic title track “Mary Lee”, "New New York", "Love is a March") alongside polished takes of some of their earliest material ("Pretty", "Beauty on the Mountain"). Buzz Chips’ album review touted: “[The] sound is gritty, bluesy, and raw, bearing emotion while also transporting the listener to a sweaty, raucous underground show”.

The band released their first cover in 2018, “Mother” by John Lennon, recorded and mixed by renowned engineer Parks Vallely. Treacy’s take on Lennon’s screaming outro particularly captivated fans and the song was quickly picked up by filmmaker Michael C. Bryan for his short film “Creepy Kid”.

Everest Cale is best known for their exhilarating live shows. While 2020 put a pause on headliner engagements at venues like Mercury Lounge and Knitting Factory, the band has been working on the release of a series of new singles for their fans around the world.