Emerson Island

Minneapolis, Twin Cities metro

Minneapolis alternative and indie rock four-piece led by Emerson Freybler.

Emerson Island is an alternative and indie rock band that began as a solo project and grew into a four-piece in Minneapolis. The lineup is Emerson Freybler on vocals and piano, Ben Smethurst on guitar, Zeke Cowan on drums and Gavin Taylor on bass. The band played Quietchild's release show at Day Block Brewing on March 21, 2026.