The formation of Into Arcadia is an unlikely one. The story begins with singer Otto Ohlsson leaving his native England with only a guitar and a suitcase to America's west coast in search of new musical horizons. From San Francisco to Los Angeles to New York, he eventually met guitarist Kenny Buesing in the blue collar, midwestern city of Milwaukee. There, with bassist Wes Falk,  they soon recorded and released their debut E.P. "Maps For Children".

Channeling diverse musical backgrounds into a cohesive force, Into Arcadia feels as fragile as it is intense. Though something of an anomaly in Milwaukee's gritty rock scene, Into Arcadia has been embraced by their hometown and make a fine addition to its burgeoning musical landscape. 

Heavily informed by personal experiences in each members lives, Maps For Children delves into tales of loss and redemption. The album is contemplative, and its live performance by Into Arcadia is is a high energy affair where nothing is held back.