Perfume Genius is the musical project of Mike Hadreas. His seventh album, Glory, features his partner Alan Wyffels, producer Blake Mills, and a band including Meg Duffy and Jim Keltner. Created through a collaborative group process, the album explores themes of isolation, longing, and the conflict between internal and external worlds.
Memphis singer-songwriter Julien Baker is known for her stark, vulnerable solo music, debuting with 2015's Sprained Ankle and expanding her sound on 2021's Little Oblivions. She is also a member of the group Boygenius with Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, achieving chart success with their 2023 album The Record.
Formed in Boise, Idaho, in 1993 by singer and guitarist Doug Martsch, Built to Spill is an indie rock band known for intricate guitar work and dynamic live shows. The group gained acclaim with albums like There's Nothing Wrong with Love and Perfect from Now On.
Slowdive: iconic UK shoegaze band led by Rachel Goswell & Neil Halstead—reverb-drenched guitars, dreamy psychedelia + 80s electronic touches; John Cale-influenced.
Kilby Block Party, founded in 2019, emerged from a celebration of Kilby Court's legacy. This independent music festival is renowned for its intimately curated indie rock, alternative, and pop lineups, showcasing diverse genres and emerging artists. It fosters a vibrant music community and has grown into a significant, well-regarded event.
Los Angeles band formed in the late 1990s by Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett with Pierre “Duke” de Reeder; later joined by drummer Jason Boesel. Known for storytelling and evolving indie rock sound on Take Offs and Landings, The Execution of All Things, More Adventurous, and Under the Blacklight.
Car Seat Headrest, led by Will Toledo, delivers a bold rock opera, "The Scholars," inspired by apocryphal poetry and classic rock. Known for its collaborative energy and influence from The Who and David Bowie, it's a testament to the band's evolution from a solo project to a cohesive band with a confident sound.
Beach House, formed in Baltimore in 2004, is an American dream pop band celebrated for their ethereal sound. Composed of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally, with James Barone joining in 2022, they are known for rejuvenating the dream pop genre with reverb-heavy guitars, hazy production, and melancholic vocals.
