The Whags grew out of a group of longtime musical friends who began collaborating in the summer of 2017 when an impromptu show crossed their paths. The resulting songs would become the foundation for an ever-growing repertoire, incorporating sounds of groove-driven psychedelic funk, harmony-laden sunshine americana, and the swirly, soulful improvisation of another era. The group continues to gain notoriety through their dynamic live shows that manage to balance the casual intimacy of a late-night jam session with real rock spectacle. Surrounded by a community of friends and music lovers, The Whags quickly garnered a strong following in the Seattle scene in 2019. Packed performances at the Tractor Tavern, Barboza, Kaleidoscope Festival, and the KEXP stage at the Northwest Folklife Festival drew significant local attention and had the band join some of Seattle’s best acts including Racoma, Chris King and the Gutterballs, Black Ends, Scott Yoder, Biddadat, and General Mojo’s. In February of 2019, The Whags released their first EP, Smile Maker. Recorded at Hazy Bay Studios in Seattle, these songs highlight the vibrant energy and nimble-eared expansions of their live performance as well as their collaborative song writing process. The album saw regular play on Seattle stations KEXP and KBFG and KNDD. In November of that year the band returned to the studio to record a series of singles that showcase the growth of the band and the evolution of their sound. The first set of singles, “Fraction Of” and “Everything’s the Same” released on March 20, 2020. With a spirited return in the summer of 2021 and a run of shows that year, The Whags have continued to develop their sound while staying true to their vibrant live performances. “The Whags are another great example of a band that destroys the so called “Seattle Sound” myth, because, as most of us in the northwest know, there really is no one “Seattle Sound.” At any rate, these guys are hard as hell to label but their sophisticated take on funk and pop results in an addictive sound that should help them to continue to reel in new fans.” -Northwest Music Scene

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