Between the Eyes & You Lost it All

Wasting May, the Orlando duo of Ethan DeBoard and Evelyn May Nielsen, have been turning heads with their unique blend of emotion and melody. The pair first met in 2018 during their freshman year of high school, but it was in 2023 that their songwriting really took flight with their debut EP Machine. Since then, they have been steadily building a catalog that proves their knack for crafting songs that linger in the mind long after the last note fades. Their latest EP, I Watched the Seasons Change, showcases five tracks that move through love, nostalgia, rejection, self-inflicted wounds, loss, and joy with a subtle but undeniable intensity.

Standout tracks Between the Eyes and You Lost it All show Wasting May at their most expressive. Between the Eyes carries a bittersweet energy, mixing reflective lyrics with a melody that feels like a memory you can almost touch. You Lost it All dives into raw emotion, balancing grief and acceptance in a way that hits with surprising clarity. Their time abroad in 2024 clearly informed the EP, giving the songs a perspective that is both personal and universally relatable, while their return to the States adds a layer of commentary on the divisions and challenges they witnessed at home.

Ethan and Evelyn write, perform, and breathe life into these stories with effortless chemistry, making it clear why fans are already captivated by their sound. Each track feels like a small chapter in a larger story, and the duo’s ability to turn personal experiences into music that resonates with so many is a testament to their talent. With I Watched the Seasons Change, Wasting May prove they are a duo to watch, blending heart, reflection, and melody in a way that feels completely their own.