Land of Color is the musical collaboration of Thomas Ewing and Gary Rea—two artists from very different parts of the world who found an unexpected creative bond and built something unique together.

Thomas is American. Gary is originally from South Africa. The two met at a songwriting gathering in Montana and quickly realized they shared more than just a love for melodies. They had a similar heart for honest lyrics, rich harmonies, and music that speaks to something deeper. From there, Land of Color was born.

The band got its start blending earthy Americana textures with subtle world music influences and soulful pop hooks. Their harmonies—effortless and distinctive—became a signature sound. Early support came from Tenth Avenue North, who signed the band and took them out on tour. For several years, Land of Color toured extensively, building a dedicated fanbase and a reputation for warm, heartfelt performances that felt more like connection than concert.

But after four years on the road, everything changed.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, their momentum came to a halt. Like many artists, they found themselves forced to pivot. Gary and his family relocated from Nashville back to California. Thomas became a father for the first time. Amidst the changes, Thomas also joined Rend Collective on tour and eventually became a member of Tenth Avenue North—the same band that had helped launch Land of Color years earlier.

With life pulling them in different directions, Land of Color entered a quieter season. They weren’t done—but they were listening, living, and waiting.

“We’ve always had a deep friendship and creative connection,” says Thomas. “Even when we weren’t touring, we knew we weren’t finished.”

In the fall of 2024, they finally reconnected in the mountains of Winthrop, Washington. Alongside their longtime friend Jeff Owen (formerly of Tenth Avenue North), they spent ten days in a remote studio, writing and recording what would become their most personal project to date. The songs came together through late-night sessions, real conversations, and moments of deep emotion.

“There were mornings we could barely get through the vocals because the lyrics hit so close,” Thomas says. “That’s when we knew we were onto something real.”

Our music isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about returning to the heart of why we started making music in the first place. Honest. Reflective. Rooted in faith.

“These songs sound like us,” says Gary. “They carry what we’ve walked through and what we believe.”

Now, with a fresh batch of music on the way, Land of Color is stepping back into the light—not as a reinvented version of themselves, but as the truest version yet.