Ants On A Log

Ants on a Log was founded in 2014 by Julie Be (they/them) and Anya Rose (she/her). In 2023 the duo became a trio, welcoming Miles Crabtree (he/him) into the band. The Ants write music for children and other childlike people, songfully advocating for positivity, social justice, and silliness! They offer solo, duo, and trio performances.

Julie and Anya met at a Philadelphia drag show/dance party, and instantly bonded over their love of quirky songs with political messages. Anya was raised on Tom Lehrer and jazz standards, and Julie grew up listening to Ani DiFranco and They Might be Giants. Miles and Julie met in a whirlwind of small-world coincidences, wherein they discovered that they both have the same identities and resumes, and may in fact be doppelgängers? In their off-stage lives, Julie and Miles are music therapists and Anya is an elementary science teacher. Their powers combined make for smart and socially conscious folk, a delight for children and adults of all ages.

The Ants' musical "Curious: Think Outside the Pipeline!" is based on the true story of Philadelphia’s fight for clean air, and inspired by the youth-led climate change movement. In 2019 the “Curious” Soundtrack won a Parents’ Choice Award, and in 2021 the Ants released the puppet-powered "Curious" movie. In 2020, Julie Be produced the "Trans & Nonbinary Kids Mix," a compilation of songs from artists all over the gender map that gained national acclaim as a landmark album in the world of intersectional media for children. In 2021, Julie received a Leeway Foundation Transformation Award, recognizing artists who demonstrate a long-term commitment to social change work.

Since 2014, families have relied on Ants on a Log for their ongoing social justice soundtrack, full of harmony and humor. Follow @AntsonaLogMusic.