Ada Lea and MEGGO Step into the Woods with “the evergreen, the birch”

If you’ve been looking for something that cuts through the noise and feels entirely grounded, Alexandra Levy has you covered. Under her moniker Ada Lea, the Montreal-based songwriter just dropped a gorgeous, stripped-back single titled “the evergreen, the birch” featuring MEGGO.

Living on her latest EP, the end is a wave (out via Saddle Creek and Next Door Records), the track pulls back from the bigger, sprawling arrangements of her past work. Instead, it leans into a quiet, acoustic space that feels less like a produced track and more like sitting on a porch with an old friend.

A Stream-of-Consciousness Walk in the Woods

Built around gentle acoustic guitar and unvarnished vocals, “the evergreen, the birch” has an organic, breathing quality to it. Levy has described the track as a “watery collage buzzing fly-walk in the woods,” and that loose, free-flowing energy runs right through the writing.

Rather than sticking to rigid structures, the lyrics read like stream-of-consciousness poetry—untethered by overthinking and guided entirely by intuition. It’s vulnerable, slightly strange in the best way, and completely human.

The Warmth of Collaboration with MEGGO

A huge part of what makes this track stick with you is the vocal chemistry between Ada Lea and MEGGO. The two musicians—who originally crossed paths playing in a rotating local jam band—blend their voices into a conversational harmony. MEGGO’s background vocals don’t just sit in the background; they wrap around Levy’s lead lines, giving the song an earthy, lived-in depth.

Finding a Home on the end is a wave EP

“the evergreen, the birch” acts as a vital anchor on the end is a wave, an EP that serves as an interesting experiment in Ada Lea’s catalog. The project mixes brand-new material with older songs pulled straight from her archives—testing how old and new ideas hold up side-by-side.

By letting these fragile, older pieces breathe next to fresh cuts, Ada Lea proves that her songwriting doesn’t need a wall of sound to make an impact. Sometimes, a quiet acoustic guitar and a couple of intertwined voices are all it takes.

Tune In

The companion music video matches the song’s rustic, understated vibe, giving listeners a quiet visual escape that honors the acoustic production.

• Listen & Support: Check out “the evergreen, the birch” and grab the full EP over at Saddle Creek or Next Door Records.

A Quick Spin: If you’re building a rotation for slow mornings or hazy afternoon walks—think Adrianne Lenker or Fenne Lily—this one belongs right at the front.

Have you had a chance to spin the new EP yet? Drop your thoughts or your favorite lyric from “the evergreen, the birch” in the comments below.