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Ed Droste

Edward Droste (born October 22, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and licensed associate marriage and family , best known as the founder and co-lead vocalist of the band . Droste was born in and later became based in , , where he initiated as a solo home-recording project in 2002. The project evolved into a full band with the addition of drummer for their 2004 debut album Horn of Plenty, followed by the recruitment of bassist/producer Chris Taylor and guitarist/vocalist , forming the classic quartet lineup. gained critical acclaim for their intricate, harmony-driven sound blending , , and experimental elements, releasing breakthrough albums such as (2006), (2009), Shields (2012), and (2017). Droste contributed as a primary songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, including guitar and keyboards, helping the band achieve sold-out shows, festival appearances, and nominations for awards like the for . In 2025, following an indefinite , reunited for a limited run of North American live shows, with Droste participating as frontman. After stepping away from music with Grizzly Bear in 2020 to pursue a career in , driven by personal interest and exhaustion from the music industry, Droste has balanced therapy work with occasional band performances. He earned a in clinical psychology from in , and completed supervised clinical work, including at APLA Health serving LGBTQIA+ clients. In 2023, at age 44, Droste launched an independent practice as an associate in , offering virtual and in-person counseling for teenagers and adults on issues like , , , life transitions, and healthy relationships, with a focus on culturally sensitive care for the LGBTQ+ community. Post-Grizzly Bear, he has made occasional musical contributions, including to tracks by Haerts and .

Early life

Family and upbringing

Edward Droste was born on October 22, 1978, in Massachusetts. He is the son of Diana Droste (née Forbes), a music teacher, and Bruce F. Droste. His maternal grandfather, Elliot Forbes, was a prominent conductor and musicologist who served as head of Harvard University's music department for nearly 40 years until his death in 2006. Droste grew up in a musical household in , near , where his family frequently sang together. His mother played instruments like the and maracas, often focusing on children's songs from around the world, while his aunt was a cellist, providing early exposures to music and the arts through familial activities. Through his mother's lineage, part of a prominent family with historical ties to trade and music, Droste is cousins with singer of the band . He attended elementary school at Shady Hill School in , fostering his initial creative interests. For high school, Droste enrolled at in , during which he took introductory guitar lessons but maintained only a basic interest in music at the time. Following high school graduation, Droste took a , spending six months in studying art and another six months in engaged in community service, including teaching at a rural school. These experiences sparked his broader interests in travel and global cultures before he pursued higher education.

Education and early influences

After graduating high school, Droste spent approximately one year traveling abroad, first in where he studied art, and then in , where he engaged in community service and taught at a rural . These experiences, which emphasized cultural immersion and service, preceded his formal and helped shape his worldview before returning to the . Droste initially attended , a small liberal arts institution in , for one year, but found the environment constraining and transferred to New York University's , from which he graduated. At Gallatin, he pursued and literature rather than , though the program's interdisciplinary flexibility allowed him to explore broader artistic interests amid New York City's vibrant cultural landscape. During his college years, particularly at NYU, Droste became immersed in the and scenes, drawing inspiration from acts like and other lo-fi, psych-folk innovators that were emerging in and beyond. In the early , while still in college and working at a company where he learned , Droste began experimenting with songwriting as a personal outlet, creating solo bedroom recordings in his Greenpoint apartment. These initial tracks, often lo-fi and cathartic—stemming from a recent —featured layered with field recordings, drum machines, and ambient elements, reflecting his untrained yet intuitive approach to experimental sound. This period marked the genesis of his musical endeavors outside formal training, influenced by his family's artistic legacy, including his cousin of the band .

Musical career

Founding and evolution of Grizzly Bear

Ed Droste founded in 2002 as a solo bedroom recording project in his , drawing from lo-fi recordings he began during his time at . The project's debut album, Horn of Plenty, was released on November 9, 2004, by Kanine Records, consisting primarily of Droste's solo compositions but featuring contributions from Chris Bear on drums and percussion for and remixing, as well as Chris Taylor on multi-instruments and . Following the album's release, evolved from a solo endeavor into a collaborative around 2005–2006, with and becoming permanent members on drums and multi-instruments/production, respectively, and joining as co-lead vocalist and guitarist to complete the core quartet. This lineup debuted live as a three-piece before Rossen's addition and solidified with the recording of their second album, , in 2006. The band gained prominence through extensive touring, including opening for Radiohead on their 2008 North American dates and headline performances at festivals like Coachella in 2008 and 2013. These milestones helped establish Grizzly Bear as a key indie rock act, leading to major-label deals and international acclaim through the early 2010s. After releasing their fifth studio album, , in August 2017 via , announced an indefinite hiatus at the conclusion of their supporting world tour later that year, allowing members to pursue individual projects. In May 2025, the band announced a limited North American reunion tour, marking their first live performances in six years, with shows in (October 13, 14, and 16), (November 8), (November 12), (November 14), and Oakland (November 15 or 16).

Albums and critical reception

Grizzly Bear's second album, Yellow House (2006), marked a significant evolution from Edward Droste's initial solo home recordings, embracing a full-band arrangement that layered experimental folk elements with intricate harmonies and psychedelic textures. Critics lauded the album for its immersive, narrative-driven soundscapes, with Pitchfork describing it as a "much better record than we could rightfully have expected," highlighting its lush production and unconventional song structures. Released on Warp Records, the album established the band as a key player in the indie folk revival, earning widespread acclaim for blending rustic acoustics with avant-garde flourishes. The band's third release, (2009), represented a commercial breakthrough, debuting at No. 8 on the and selling over 200,000 copies in the United States by 2012. Building on the experimental foundation of prior work, the album incorporated orchestral swells and choral arrangements, drawing praise for its ambitious scope and emotional depth; called it "worthy of the hype" and one of the year's standout efforts. Its lead single "Two Weeks" propelled the record's visibility, cementing Grizzly Bear's influence within circles. Shields (2012) further pushed the band's boundaries with denser, more labyrinthine production, featuring polyrhythmic percussion and cascading guitar lines that reviewers hailed as innovative and propulsive. noted its "compositionally adventurous" nature, praising how the album balanced complexity with raw energy, while it peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. The record's critical success underscored Grizzly Bear's maturation, with outlets like Stereogum later reflecting on its enduring impact as a pinnacle of intricate songcraft. Grizzly Bear's fifth and final studio album, (2017), showcased matured songwriting through introspective lyrics and refined pop sensibilities, exploring themes of personal turmoil amid polished, hook-laden arrangements. Critics appreciated its accessibility without sacrificing depth, with observing its prestige-like quality in confronting inner demons through melodic precision. The album earned a spot at No. 40 on Rolling Stone's 50 Best Albums of 2017 list, affirming the band's lasting creative vitality. Over their career, Grizzly Bear's albums collectively sold hundreds of thousands of copies, with and Shields achieving top-10 debuts that highlighted their crossover appeal in the indie landscape. Though lacking major award wins, the band's discography garnered consistent critical accolades, influencing the genre by pioneering a fusion of , , and that inspired subsequent acts with its emphasis on harmonic complexity and emotional nuance.

Collaborations and side projects

Throughout his career, Ed Droste has contributed guest vocals and collaborative performances to various artists' projects, showcasing his distinctive and harmonic sensibilities beyond . One of his earliest external contributions came in 2007, when Droste provided vocals and additional sounds on "To a Fault," a track from electronic musician 's Dumb Luck, released by Records. The song, co-written by Droste and Dntel (Jimmy Tamborello), blends atmospheric indie electronics with Droste's introspective lyrics, earning praise for its emotional depth in contemporary reviews. In 2011, Droste joined Feist for a live duet performance of "Cicadas and Gulls" during her promotional events for the album Metals, highlighting their shared affinity for layered, folk-inflected arrangements in a CBC Radio concert setting. The rendition, featuring Droste's harmonies alongside Feist's lead, was later streamed and noted for its intimate chemistry. In 2016, Droste collaborated with Binki Shapiro and friends on a cover of the Grateful Dead's "" for the album , curated by the National's and , contributing vocals to the track released on September 9, 2016. Droste reunited with an unlikely partner in 2019 for a cover of Jobriath's "Morning Starship," recording alongside for the latter's compilation album . Droste's ethereal backing vocals complemented Morrissey's baritone on the glam-rock track, which was released as a single and received attention for bridging indie and classic influences. In 2020, Droste featured on "" by Henry Jamison, providing guest vocals that added emotional depth to the indie folk track from Jamison's album The Wilds. Later that year, he appeared on "For the Sky," a single by synth-pop duo HAERTS from their album The Way Out, with his guest vocals adding a dreamy, soaring quality inspired by HAERTS' frontwoman Nia Hinds' personal experiences. While Droste has not issued full solo albums post-Grizzly Bear, he has contributed to and one-off tracks, including a of his duet "Faultline" with DEDE by and Tim K, released via Fresh Selects, extending his collaborative footprint into electronic and dance realms.

Therapeutic career

Training and transition

After years of intensive touring with Grizzly Bear, particularly following the release of their 2012 album Shields and culminating with the 2017 promotion of Painted Ruins, Ed Droste experienced significant burnout from the demanding lifestyle of constant travel, late nights, and instability, which ultimately motivated his pivot toward a career in therapy. This exhaustion, compounded by a desire for greater personal stability and a longstanding interest in mental health sparked by his own therapy experiences starting at age 21, led Droste to seek a more structured professional path outside of music. In 2020, Droste enrolled in University's graduate program in and , marking the beginning of his formal training in and counseling. He completed his in 2022, during which he developed skills in evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, , , and psychodynamic approaches. Following graduation, Droste underwent clinical training at APLA Health, a Angeles-based facility specializing in services for LGBTQIA+ individuals, where he gained hands-on experience in addressing diverse needs. Droste's initial professional role was at APLA Health, an organization focused on prevention and care, where he provided to a diverse clientele, primarily within the LGBTQIA+ community, applying his training to support clients navigating life transitions, , and issues. This position served as a foundational step in his therapeutic career, bridging his educational background with practical application before transitioning to independent practice.

Practice and specialties

Since 2023, Ed Droste has maintained an independent practice as an Associate and Therapist (AMFT) in , , under license number AMFT137989 and supervision by Lauren Marimon, LCSW. He offers both virtual and in-person counseling sessions for teenagers, adults, and couples, primarily in the Los Feliz neighborhood, with availability on weekdays and a sliding scale fee structure starting at $200 per individual session. Droste's specializations include evidence-based interventions for managing , navigating life transitions, coping with , enhancing , and fostering healthy relationships, with a particular emphasis on culturally sensitive for LGBTQIA+ individuals and those in the entertainment industry. His therapeutic approach draws from modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), , and psychodynamic methods, informed by his in from . Droste integrates his background as a and by leveraging personal experience to better understand and address the unique challenges faced by clients in creative fields, such as amid industry pressures. As of 2025, he continues his practice while participating in Grizzly Bear's North American reunion tour.

Personal life

Relationships

Ed Droste was in a long-term relationship with interior designer Chad McPhail, whom he met on approximately eight and a half years prior to their . The couple married in 2011 on , , opting for contributions toward their honeymoon in lieu of traditional wedding gifts. Their intersected with Droste's professional life during Grizzly Bear's peak activity, including the promotion and touring for the band's 2012 album Shields, as the couple shared a small apartment in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood. Droste has described the relationship as supportive amid the demands of his music career. The ended in an amicable in 2014, which Droste characterized as "loving" in public reflections. Since then, Droste has maintained privacy regarding his romantic life, with no further partnerships publicly detailed. His relocation to in the mid-2010s was influenced by personal considerations, aligning with his career transition.

Health and lifestyle

Droste has spoken openly about the toll that extensive touring with took on his physical and , leading to significant . He described the lifestyle as unsustainable, noting that prolonged periods away from home contributed to and exacerbated his anxiety, stating, "The can be intense , away from your friends and loved ones." This exhaustion culminated in a pivotal "look-in-the-mirror moment" around 2018–2019, after which he decided to step away from music to prioritize his well-being, remarking, "I just decided to take control of my life, and this has honestly been so much healthier for me." In 2013, Droste relocated from to with his then-husband, seeking more space and a change from the intensity of City's music scene. He has since established his life in the Los Feliz neighborhood, where he maintains a private therapy practice offering both in-person and virtual sessions. This move aligned with his desire for a more balanced environment, away from the constant demands of the East Coast circuit. Post-music, Droste has emphasized the importance of work-life balance, highlighting the stability of his career as a contrast to the unpredictability of touring. He has reduced live performances significantly, stating that the structure of his new profession allows him to sustain long-term fulfillment without the mental strain of constant travel: "There’s a stability to it. It’s something I can see myself doing for the rest of my life." In 2025, Droste participated in a limited reunion tour with , performing at select shows while continuing his therapy practice. Through his practice, he advocates for , drawing from over two decades of personal therapy experience since age 20, and notes that his training has fostered greater patience and creative problem-solving in daily life.

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