Earl Grey (2011) is an early release from The Bergamot, created just one year after Nathaniel Paul Hoff and Jillian Speece graduated from college, capturing the raw beginnings of the duo’s harmony-driven sound and thoughtful songwriting. Recorded during the band’s formative days, the album carries the spirit of a demo-style EP, offering an intimate look at songs in their earliest stages and the creative experimentation that would shape The Bergamot’s future work.

Blending indie folk warmth, acoustic textures, and poetic storytelling, Earl Grey reflects a time of discovery as the duo’s musical partnership was just beginning to take form. The recordings have a stripped-down, honest quality that highlights their natural vocal chemistry and the emotional core of the songs.

Earl Grey remains a rare piece of The Bergamot’s catalog and has never been released on streaming services, making the physical edition a special find for longtime listeners and collectors who want to experience one of the band’s earliest chapters.