Hyer is the solo project of Wisconsin native Jacob Olson. After spending some time in the Twin Cities recording his first album “Wall for Governor” and performing at various gigs, Jacob is now back in the Milwaukee area with a lively and vibrant solo act. Currently, Jacob is working on writing and producing a new album, as well as producing music for other musicians.
Born and raised in rural Wisconsin, Ryan James “R.J.” Ziebarth is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer-songwriter, screenwriter and actor.
Once the singing drummer for Wonderful Bluffer and the bassist for Modern Joey, R.J. now sings the song of the solo artist, telling tales of love, familial politics, existentialism and doomsday scenarios (to name a few). From acoustic-punk rants and rock & roll ballads, to the softest of American folk, his music blurs the line between fiction and non-fiction, captivating anyone with a penchant for raw, story-based lyricism. R.J.’s debut, self-titled album releases on February 21st, 2025.