wilt. and Ha Vay plus Bones Shredder
wilt.
https://www.wiltband.com
In two years wilt has gone from playing in garages to being one of the buzziest bands in the emerging Los Angeles alt rock scene. With over 6 million streams and 110 million views on Instagram and TikTok to date, the self described bedroom-rockers, vocalist Chelsea Rifkin; guitarists Aaron Liebman and Andrew Vance; and drummer Dan Bermudez, have built a fanbase so devoted, they can no longer self-deprecatingly call
themselves "your favorite band you've never heard of.
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Subsequent singles and their self titled debut EP wilt released April 5, 2024 only fueled the fire, earning numerous placements on editorial playlists, including Spotify's New Music Friday, All New Indie, Today's Indie Rock, New Noise, and a #1 spot on Fresh Finds; spins on SiriusXM and influential radio stations KROQ, KCRW and KCSN. But what makes wilt so special? It starts with Rifkin, whose vocal prowess and captivating stage presence have drawn comparisons to Hayley Williams, Debbie Harry, and Joan Jett. Add to that a repertoire of hook-laden, anthemic and introspective tracks all recorded, produced, mixed and mastered start to finish in Liebman and Vance's home studios. The results defy categorization, while simultaneously recalling such influences as Nirvana, Radiohead, Slow Pulp, Hole and Weezer.
Rifkin has made no secret of her love for '90s grunge, and credits Hole for inspiring wilt's moniker.
HA VAY
https://www.instagram.com/angeldreamgirl777/
Gentle, wild and hauntingly ethereal, Ha Vay is here to sweep you into the unknown. Fascinated by life's mysteries and existential questions from a young age, she writes and creates in an attempt to understand the world around her as she lives a strangest, unconventional and adventurous life. Her music serves as a diary, often contextualizing her experiences through classic tropes from literature, folk tales, and other beloved stories.
In just two years, she's built a dedicated following as an unsigned artist. Inspired by iconic women at the intersection of pop and rock, like Stevie Nicks, Mazzy Star, Florence + The Machine, and Lana Del Rey, Ha Vay has crafted an ethereal sound with its roots in dark 90s folk-rock & 60s/70s pop psychedelia. Through social media she's established an audience of fans with her unusual world-building recipe of otherworldly cinematic imagery and poetic lyrics, with a touch of campy humor and an ever-present wink of self awareness.
On June 21st 2024, Ha Vay released her debut album, 'Baby I'm The Wolf' along with a 45-minute self-directed film that encapsulates the cyclical journey of womanhood. Complete with 10 songs and 10 individual music videos, the project ties together a story that Ha Vay effortlessly weaves together through engaging visuals and songs that have amassed millions of streams. She also secured a vinyl exclusive with Urban Outfitters, becoming one of the smallest artists the major company has taken on, and sold out every unit on their site within a week. With recent features on Pigeons & Planes, The Needle Drop and Ones To Watch, Ha Vay has quickly become an act synonymous with ethereal indie music.