FLOWERS FOR THE DEAD (US)

Flowers for the Dead have built their audience around their unique brand of
hypnotic, 90s-inspired rock. After the regional success of their 2024 album,
Magnolia, the Washington D.C. based band released their most recent EP, "First
Place" in August. This latest EP from Flowers for the Dead kicks off a new chapter
for the Washington
D.C. trio known for their modern take on ’90s grunge. After leaning into the noise
on Magnolia, the EP’s four songs find the group experimenting with a softer, more
intentional sound while examining the pursuit and politics of community, friendship,
and love. The title recalls a vintage pin—pictured on the cover art—that proclaims
“1st prize big shot.” This absurd notion of being a proud egoist captures the sly
humor of an EP filled with “sarcastic screw you songs” faintly tinged with hope,
all beaming with the shared assurance of a band finding their own identity.
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Headrest

Headrest is a 4 piece shoegaze / dream folk band active in Ghent. They formed in 2025 and are about to release their first EP.

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