A Los Angeles band built on Mikel Jollett's introspective lyrics and earnest arrangements since 2006.
For a good frame, try 'Sometime Around Midnight' from the debut or 'Changing' from later on. Both show that focus on specific, personal scenes.
They found their audience with songs like 'Sometime Around Midnight' from their 2008 debut, where the direct emotional weight felt specific rather than grand. Jollett's writing often touches on mental health and change, with 'Changing' becoming a notable point in their catalog. Their music tends to work in grounded scenes and feelings, avoiding big statements.
The band formed in Los Angeles in 2006 around frontman Mikel Jollett. Their self-titled debut arrived in 2008, followed by steady albums like 'All At Once' in 2010, 'Such Hot Blood' in 2013, and 'Hollywood Park' in 2018. The lineup has included Steven Chen on guitar, Anna Bulbrook on drums, and others alongside Jollett.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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