King Hannah is a Liverpool-based band celebrated for their brooding, cinematic soundscapes and raw, heartfelt storytelling. Led by Hannah Merrick’s smoky, magnetic vocals and Craig Whittle’s evocative, reverb-soaked guitar work, their music bridges the gap between indie rock, alternative, and Americana, with a sound that feels both intimate and cinematic. Following the critical success of their debut album, I’m Not Sorry, I Was Just Being Me (2022), King Hannah returned with their sophomore effort, Big Swimmer, an album that expands their sonic palette. Big Swimmer explores deeper emotional landscapes while retaining their signature mix of haunting minimalism and explosive crescendos. Tracks from the record have become live staples, showcasing the band’s ability to craft performances that are as delicate and intimate as they are thunderous and visceral. King Hannah’s reputation as a powerhouse live act is solidified by their sold-out European tours, which saw packed venues resonate with their dynamic energy. Whether in sprawling crescendos or hushed, tender moments, the duo’s live sound captures the full breadth of their artistry, making every show an unforgettable experience. With Big Swimmer and a trail of sold-out performances, King Hannah continues to establish themselves as a commanding force in the indie music scene.

In her debut album MOONFLOWER, Seattle-based artist Larsen Gardens paints an intimate portrait of transformation. Blossoming with the warmth and care required to look within, the work really becomes an alchemical reflection of what it’s like to shine light into a shadowy place. And transforming into what, we learn, is hardly as important as respecting the path by which to get there. After a decade spent living in Nashville and surviving a life-altering stint working for a major label, a move back to the West coast in 2017 proved grounding and distinctly necessary to a slow but powerful unleashing of self. And with all the myriad colors and dreamscapes with which to paint any unfolding, MOONFLOWER is as lush and pleasant as it is powerful and boldly embraces the mysteries of self-dimensionality in its many intimate and shifting flavors. With the serious talents of veteran producers and players Jen Gunderman (Sheryl Crow, Jayhawks) and Joe Pisapia (KD Lang, Guster), engineers Dan Knobler (Lake Street Dive, Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles) and Johnny Bregar, the result is a dreamy, hopeful kaleidoscope of mellotron, washy guitars, twinkling piano, and, in some tracks, lo-fi apartment-recording and producing. It showcases both the raw and well-executed and gives the listener a sense that surviving something hard can be transformed into that which is beautiful.