Their music moves between raw guitars and atmospheric textures, circling themes of mental health without easy answers.
For a good sense of their sound, try 'Beverly Wyatt' or 'We Saw Birds Through The Hole In The Ceiling.' Both have that mix of sprawl and directness they do well.
The band's name alone hints at the push-pull between optimism and something more complicated that runs through their work. Songs like 'Beverly Wyatt' and 'Eyjafjallajokull Dance' show their range, from sprawling instrumentals to more direct moments. They've built a catalog that feels emotionally charged and unafraid to change shape from one record to the next.
They formed in Connecticut in 2009, with early albums like 'Whenever, If Ever' leaning into a raw, guitar-driven feel. After 'Harmlessness' leaked in 2013, lineup shifts followed, and later records like 'Formlessness' and 'Always Foreign' incorporated more atmospheric, post-rock textures. The lineup has included David Fieri, Chris Teti, Steven Tirado, Katie Dvorak, and Matt Bachmann over the years.
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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