half • alive

Half Alive is a band from Long Beach, California, with Josh Taylor on vocals, Brett Kramer on bass and keyboards, and J Tyler Johnson on drums. They first got attention with the song "Still Feel," which has a floating, thoughtful quality that became their early calling card. Their music tends to drift between indie rock and something more atmospheric, with songs like "Nobody" and "High Up" showing that range.

They put out an EP called "3" and later a full album titled "Now, Not Yet," which digs into questions about identity and feeling. More recently, they released "Conditions of a Punk," which leans into a louder, more experimental side. Tracks such as "ice cold." with Kimbra and "BREAKFAST" have a sharper, pop-edged energy compared to their earlier work.

Half Alive's sound isn't easily pinned to one style, it's built on Taylor's airy vocals, Kramer's textured keyboard layers, and Johnson's precise drumming. They write about uncertainty and connection without grand statements, which gives songs like "Maybe" and "The Fall" a grounded, conversational tone. Their live shows are known for being tight and immersive, matching the detailed feel of their recordings.