Why Bonnie’s nostalgia-inducing debut album, 90 in November, captured Blair Howerton at a definite time in her life — being a younger lady in her 20s dwelling out her goals in New York Metropolis however eager for her youthful days in Texas warmth by a wide-eyed POV. The report launched Why Bonnie as an intriguing up-and-coming band, melding biting, fuzzed-out alt-rock with nation that put them in the identical league as Ratboys and Wednesday. On the Brooklyn outfit’s upcoming second album, Want on the Bone, nonetheless, Why Bonnie dig a bit deeper, fixating on grander subjects (spirituality, household, hope) by strains of Americana, dream pop, and indie rock. “I’ve modified since that album, and I belief that I’ll in all probability proceed to vary,” Howerton says of their album bio. “Possibly I gained’t be the identical particular person completely two years from now.”
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They’ve already previewed the report with the fascinating singles “Dotted Line,” “Faux Out,” and, most lately, “Rhyme or Motive,” which exhibit their sharpened songwriting, conviction, and larger sense of experimentalism. Why Bonnie, after all, are nothing with out their friends, who they give the impression of being to for inspiration and encouragement as they proceed to maintain pushing ahead. Upfront of their new album, Howerton rounded up a handful of her favourite up-and-coming New York Metropolis bands, which you’ll be able to try beneath.
Intercourse Week – “Angel Blessings”
This band hasn’t even launched their first album, they usually’re already a sizzling matter. Jogs my memory of Alex G meets the Vaselines. Very excited to be enjoying with them on Aug. 29 at Union Pool in Brooklyn.
youbet – “Peel”
The primary time I noticed them reside, I used to be blown away. Stable rock music however nonetheless has a completely distinctive edge to it. Little doubt they’ll go far.
Bloomsday – “Bumper Sticker”
Iris [James Garrison] shouldn’t be solely one in all my greatest pals but in addition an enormous affect for me. Their music is delicate however intentional and actually pulls on the heartstrings. I really feel very fortunate to be their pal.
Sister – “Colorado”
Ceci [Sturman] and Hannah [Pruzinsky] are pillars of the Brooklyn music group, and their undertaking shouldn’t be one to be missed. This tune makes me need to stand on a mountain and twirl round a la The Sound of Music.
Jane Lai – “Tacit Understanding”
We’ve been fortunate sufficient to have Jane play with us, and her musicianship is subsequent stage. She has such a pure present for melody and association, and this tune is a good instance.
koleżanka – “The Mountain”
Kristina is a kind of folks that’s constantly spectacular in all the things she does. She writes wacky but fashionable music that pushes the listener to leap on board and keep alongside for the experience.
Poise – “Thicker Than Blood”
One other deep pal of mine, Lucie is such a natural-born star. She sings like a canary, however the music is so deep. Typically it’s a groove that makes you need to headbang, and typically it’s so heartfelt that it makes you cry. Can’t look ahead to all of the cool issues she’ll do subsequent. Keep tuned for her upcoming album — it guidelines.
Margaux – “Image It”
Margaux’s music is sort of a mix of Broadcast and Lomelda. Not solely are they an iconic participant, however they write wildly catchy songs. Doesn’t shock me within the slightest that their undertaking is skyrocketing proper now.
Daneshevskaya – “ROY G BIV”
I noticed them play for the primary time lately and puzzled the place that they had been all my life. The lyrics are poetic, and her voice is so angelic. Form of jazzy, sort of shoegaze-y. Love this band.
peaer – “Have Enjoyable!”
Earlier than he was my fiance, I used to be an enormous fan of his music. He’s the very best guitar participant I’ve ever identified, and he writes with a lot fashion and aptitude. One-of-a-kind band. All I can say is keep tuned and buckle up…
