Ants on a Log’s third full-length album inspires kids to face challenges with joy and justice. With their signature mix of humor and harmony, Ants on a Log’s new songs address poignant issues such as inclusion, consent, feminism, racism, and environmentalism in joyful and accessible ways.
Co-produced by Julie Be and Dean Jones.
Trans & Nonbinary Kids Mix (2020 Compilation)
A curated album of original songs by artists all over the gender map, celebrating life and offering trans/nonbinary youth a reflection of their world. Joyful, danceable songs, poignant ballads, songs with nonbinary pronouns, folk, hip-hop, pop, and more.
FREE on Bandcamp. All donations benefit Harbor Camps for trans/nonbinary youth.
Artists include Ants on a Log, Alphabet Rockers, Cathy Fink, Alastair Moock, The Okee Dokee Brothers, Totally Knuts, Ryan Cassata, Vivek Shraya, Evan Greer, Salem Corwin, Beppie, Star Amerasu, Chana Rothman, Shawnee, be steadwell, Queer Kid Stuff, Two of a Kind, StormMiguel Florez, Emily Joy, and Jennifer Angelina Petro. Art by Wriply Bennet.
Curious: Think Outside the Pipeline! (2019)
*PARENTS' CHOICE AWARD WINNER*
A radio musical, about clean energy, community, and kids with big ideas. Curious is also a puppet-powered movie you can watch at home and the script is available for your school to perform. Check out the trailer and more below.
You Could Draw the Album Art (2016)
The Ants’ Debut Album! This album comes with a downloadable coloring book! Artwork by Tamara Weiss.
Had to Stand Up Anti-racist Song and Discussion Guide (2021 Single)
How do we teach kids, and white kids especially, to stand up when they witness racism? Can noticing feelings in our bodies help us take action?
"HAD TO STAND UP" is an anti-racist resource for teachers and parents: a FREE song and discussion guide for elementary ages by Julie Be of Ants on a Log and Mara Sapon-Shevin, anti-racist educator and Professor of Inclusive Education at Syracuse Univ.
2021 International Songwriting Competition Semi-finalist
Dog of My Dreams (2020 Single)
Check out the award-winning music video!
Zombie in My Head (2022 Single)
“Zombie in My Head” is a creative collaboration from Brittany Parker and Mélissa Smith (of Bee Parks and the Hornets) and Julie Be (of Ants on a Log). Using zombies as a metaphor for anxiety, the upbeat song offers strategies for children coping with intrusive thoughts and negative self-talk.
The lyrics help children (and adults!) learn to label their negative self-talk, grow an awareness of when it’s happening, and incorporate positive self-talk. The song originated from research on real-life zombie ants, whose brains are taken over by an intrusive parasitic fungus -- much like the intrusive thoughts that can overtake a human's mind. Recommended for elementary and early middle school ages, the fun and upbeat song offers memorable phrases and catchy melodies which will enhance any child's emotional skills toolbox.