Julie (band)

Julie
Julie performing live in Boston, 2024
Background information
OriginOrange County, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2018–present
LabelAtlantic
Members
  • Alex Brady
  • Dillon Lee
  • Keyan Pourzand
Websitemyantiaircraftfriend.com

Julie (stylized in all lowercase) is an American rock band from Los Angeles currently signed to Atlantic Records.

History

Julie, originating in Orange County, California[1] formed sometime in 2018, and subsequently self-released singles that created early support for the band, including "Flutter".[2] In 2021, the group released their debut EP, Pushing Daisies.[1] In 2022, Julie released two new songs titled "Pg.4 a Picture of Three Hedges" and "Through Your Window". In the same year, they were signed to Atlantic Records.[3] In 2024, the group announced their debut full-length album, My Anti-Aircraft Friend, which was released on September 13 via Atlantic Records.[4][5][6] Ahead of the album's release, singles "Catalogue," "Clairbourne Practice," and "Very Little Effort" were released.[7][8][9] The group was named "One to Watch" by The Guardian.[10]

Musical style and influences

Julie's music has been categorised as shoegaze[11] and noise rock.[12][13] They are a major player in the 2020s wave of shoegaze.[11] Office Magazine also calling them a part of the "canon" of 2020s noise rock, stating that much of said 2020s shoegaze, in fact, noise rock.[12] NME stated their music is "in stark contrast to the increasingly long list" of artists at the time playing the shoegaze and nu metal fusion nu-gaze",[14] while Teen Vogue named them as a nu-gaze band.[15]

They have cited influences including Henry's Dress,[16] the Breeders, Nirvana, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine and Swirlies.[11]

Members

  • Keyan Pourzand – vocals, guitar (2018–present)[1]
  • Alex Brady (aka Alexandria Elizabeth) – vocals, bass (2018–present)[1]
  • Dillon Lee – drums (2018–present)[1]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
My Anti-Aircraft Friend

EPs

Title Details
Pushing Daisies
  • Released: August 12, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: 10", cassette, digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Album
"Flutter" 2020 Non-album singles
"Starjump" / "Kit"
"Pg.4 a Picture of Three Hedges" / "Through Your Window" 2022
"Catalogue" 2023 My Anti-Aircraft Friend
"Clairbourne Practice" 2024
"Very Little Effort"

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Velasquez, Juan (October 4, 2023). "NüGaze Trio Julie Invite You Into Their Dreary Sugar-Coated World". Teen Vogue. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Sullivan, Samantha. "julie Shares New Singles "pg.4 a picture of three hedges" and "through your window"". Paste. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Brodsky, Rachel (August 10, 2022). "julie – "pg.4 a picture of three hedges" & "through your window"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Sacher, Andrew. "julie announce debut album 'my anti-aircraft friend,' share new song & video". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  5. ^ Krueger, Jonah (July 10, 2024). "julie Announce Debut Album my anti-aircraft friend, Drop "clairbourne practice": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Wescott, Andrew (July 10, 2024). "Los Angeles collective julie have announced their debut album, 'my anti-aircraft friend'". Dork. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  7. ^ "julie Share New Song "catalogue": Listen". Stereogum. September 29, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  8. ^ "julie Announce Debut Album 'my anti-aircraft friend': Hear "clairbourne practice"". Stereogum. July 10, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  9. ^ Breihan, Tom (August 21, 2024). "julie Share New Song "very little effort": Listen". Stereogum. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  10. ^ Reidy, Tess (July 13, 2024). "One to watch: Julie". The Guardian. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c September 2024, Words: Daisy Carter Photos: Silken Weinberg 11th (September 11, 2024). "Get To Know… julie". DIY. Retrieved March 4, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ a b Kamara, Tal (September 22, 2024). "julie's Startlingly Self-Sufficient Vision". Office Magazine. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  13. ^ Renshaw, David. "Gen F: julie's noise rock is unbeholden to the past". The FADER. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  14. ^ Garrett, Jonathan (September 23, 2024). "For high-flying nu-gazers Julie, the sky's the limit | The Cover | NME.com". NME. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  15. ^ Velasquez, Juan (October 4, 2023). "Meet Julie, the L.A. Art Rock Trio Who Embrace the Sweet and Unsettling". Teen Vogue. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  16. ^ Garrett, Jonathan (September 23, 2024). "For high-flying nu-gazers Julie, the sky's the limit | The Cover | NME.com". NME. Retrieved March 4, 2026.