The Walters with Roe Kapara
When it comes to THE WALTERS, it's easier to start at the present: The Chicago-formed, LA-based indie-rock quartet are finally releasing their debut LP, GOOD COMPANY, more than a decade after forming at a DePaul University house party in 2014. In that time, they've seen the first song they ever wrote, "I Love You So," become a viral sensation, netting 2 billion streams and 10 billion TikTok views. They've played a triumphant set at their hometown Lollapalooza, broken up, reunited, signed to a major label, and gone independent again.
All these experiences combine on Good Company to create a swirl of musical escapism: layers of harmonies inspired by vocal groups like The Beach Boys and The Four Tops; the richly textured, progressive-pop charm pioneered by Pet Sounds; the quiet, contemplative lyricism of folk legends like Neil Young; the swagger of more modern acts like Dr. Dog and The Strokes. It's a a genre- (and generational-) spanning set that speaks to audiences with poise and maturity, whether the band is soundtracking sun-kissed sock-hops ("Tell Me"), dialing in reverb-drenched '60s goodness ("Broken Hearts and Memories"), pounding through Billy Joel-inspired pianojaunts ("Life On The Line") or wistfully wishing for a reprieve from the rigors of modern life ("Ole Years"). Embedded in them all is a renewed sense of trust, honesty, and musical freedom - powerful weapons when placed alongside the sonic warmth that makes The Walters so immediately captivating and comforting.
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When it comes to THE WALTERS, it's easier to start at the present: The Chicago-formed, LA-based indie-rock quartet are finally releasing their debut LP, GOOD COMPANY, more than a decade after forming at a DePaul University house party in 2014. In that time, they've seen the first song they ever wrote, "I Love You So," become a viral sensation, netting 2 billion streams and 10 billion TikTok views. They've played a triumphant set at their hometown Lollapalooza, broken up, reunited, signed to a major label, and gone independent again.
All these experiences combine on Good Company to create a swirl of musical escapism: layers of harmonies inspired by vocal groups like The Beach Boys and The Four Tops; the richly textured, progressive-pop charm pioneered by Pet Sounds; the quiet, contemplative lyricism of folk legends like Neil Young; the swagger of more modern acts like Dr. Dog and The Strokes. It's a a genre- (and generational-) spanning set that speaks to audiences with poise and maturity, whether the band is soundtracking sun-kissed sock-hops ("Tell Me"), dialing in reverb-drenched '60s goodness ("Broken Hearts and Memories"), pounding through Billy Joel-inspired pianojaunts ("Life On The Line") or wistfully wishing for a reprieve from the rigors of modern life ("Ole Years"). Embedded in them all is a renewed sense of trust, honesty, and musical freedom - powerful weapons when placed alongside the sonic warmth that makes The Walters so immediately captivating and comforting.
The Walters with Roe Kapara
When it comes to THE WALTERS, it's easier to start at the present: The Chicago-formed, LA-based indie-rock quartet are finally releasing their debut LP, GOOD COMPANY, more than a decade after forming at a DePaul University house party in 2014. In that time, they've seen the first song they ever wrote, "I Love You So," become a viral sensation, netting 2 billion streams and 10 billion TikTok views. They've played a triumphant set at their hometown Lollapalooza, broken up, reunited, signed to a major label, and gone independent again.
All these experiences combine on Good Company to create a swirl of musical escapism: layers of harmonies inspired by vocal groups like The Beach Boys and The Four Tops; the richly textured, progressive-pop charm pioneered by Pet Sounds; the quiet, contemplative lyricism of folk legends like Neil Young; the swagger of more modern acts like Dr. Dog and The Strokes. It's a a genre- (and generational-) spanning set that speaks to audiences with poise and maturity, whether the band is soundtracking sun-kissed sock-hops ("Tell Me"), dialing in reverb-drenched '60s goodness ("Broken Hearts and Memories"), pounding through Billy Joel-inspired pianojaunts ("Life On The Line") or wistfully wishing for a reprieve from the rigors of modern life ("Ole Years"). Embedded in them all is a renewed sense of trust, honesty, and musical freedom - powerful weapons when placed alongside the sonic warmth that makes The Walters so immediately captivating and comforting.
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When it comes to THE WALTERS, it's easier to start at the present: The Chicago-formed, LA-based indie-rock quartet are finally releasing their debut LP, GOOD COMPANY, more than a decade after forming at a DePaul University house party in 2014. In that time, they've seen the first song they ever wrote, "I Love You So," become a viral sensation, netting 2 billion streams and 10 billion TikTok views. They've played a triumphant set at their hometown Lollapalooza, broken up, reunited, signed to a major label, and gone independent again.
All these experiences combine on Good Company to create a swirl of musical escapism: layers of harmonies inspired by vocal groups like The Beach Boys and The Four Tops; the richly textured, progressive-pop charm pioneered by Pet Sounds; the quiet, contemplative lyricism of folk legends like Neil Young; the swagger of more modern acts like Dr. Dog and The Strokes. It's a a genre- (and generational-) spanning set that speaks to audiences with poise and maturity, whether the band is soundtracking sun-kissed sock-hops ("Tell Me"), dialing in reverb-drenched '60s goodness ("Broken Hearts and Memories"), pounding through Billy Joel-inspired pianojaunts ("Life On The Line") or wistfully wishing for a reprieve from the rigors of modern life ("Ole Years"). Embedded in them all is a renewed sense of trust, honesty, and musical freedom - powerful weapons when placed alongside the sonic warmth that makes The Walters so immediately captivating and comforting.
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