Julie (stylized in all lowercase) is an American rock band from Los Angeles, Callifornia. The lineup consists of vocalist-guitarist Keyan Pourzand, vocalist-bassist Alex Brady, and drummer Dillon Lee. They formed in 2018 and are currently signed to Atlantic Records.
History Julie, originating in Orange County, California formed sometime in 2018, and subsequently self-released singles that created early support for the band, including "Flutter". In 2021, the group released their debut EP, Pushing Daisies. 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. In 2024, the group announced their debut full-length album, My Anti-Aircraft Friend, which was released on September 13 via Atlantic Records. Ahead of the album's release, singles "Catalogue," "Clairbourne Practice," and "Very Little Effort" were released. The group was named "One to Watch" by The Guardian.
Musical style and influences Julie's music has been categorised as shoegaze and noise rock. They are a major player in the 2020s wave of shoegaze. Office Magazine also calling them a part of the "canon" of 2020s noise rock, stating that much of said 2020s shoegaze is, in fact, noise rock. 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", while Teen Vogue named them as a nu-gaze band.
They have cited influences including Henry's Dress, the Breeders, Nirvana, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine and Swirlies.
Members
Keyan Pourzand – vocals, guitar (2018–present) Alex Brady (aka Alexandria Elizabeth) – vocals, bass (2018–present) Dillon Lee – drums (2018–present)
Discography Studio albums Title Details My Anti-Aircraft Friend Released: September 13, 2024 Label: Atlantic Formats: LP, CD, digital download, streaming
EPs Title Details Pushing Daisies Released: August 12, 2021 Label: Self-released Format: 10", cassette, digital download, streaming
Singles Title Year Album "Flutter" 2020 rowspan="3" "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"
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