Haircut

Released in mid-2020, Haircut serves as a concise distillation of Peter Sagar's evolution as HOMESHAKE. Following the more polished textures of Helium, this EP leans back into the skeletal, lo-fi charm that defined his earlier work while maintaining a sophisticated sense of space. The six tracks function as a cohesive suite, clocking in under 20 minutes, making it one of the most accessible entry points into his discography. Sonically, the project is characterized by its heavy use of tape saturation and minimalist arrangements, often stripping songs down to just a few interlocking synth lines and a dry drum machine. Critically, it was noted for its ability to capture the specific 'quarantine-era' feeling of domestic stasis without being explicitly about the pandemic. It remains a fan favorite for its purity of mood and its refusal to overstay its welcome, cementing Sagar's status as a premier architect of the 'bedroom pop' aesthetic.