Sun-drenched indie pop with a gritty shoegaze edge. Hazy, melodic guitar rock that feels like a fading summer memory in a Brooklyn basement.
Beverly captures the exact intersection of sugary pop melodies and the hazy, distorted textures of 90s shoegaze. Their sound is defined by shimmering guitar lines that feel both bright and slightly weathered, anchored by a driving rhythm section that keeps the dreaminess from floating away entirely. It is music that feels deeply rooted in the DIY spirit of Brooklyn, balancing lo-fi charm with sophisticated songwriting.
What truly sets them apart is the vocal interplay and the way they use reverb as an emotional amplifier. The voices are often breathy and layered, creating a sense of intimacy that feels like a shared secret. There is a persistent bittersweet quality to their work; even at their most upbeat, there is a lingering sense of nostalgia or a quiet longing buried beneath the fuzz.
Start with their debut album, Careers. It perfectly encapsulates their ability to write infectious hooks while maintaining a gritty, atmospheric edge. Tracks like Honey Do serve as the ultimate gateway, blending jangling guitars with a vocal melody that will stay stuck in your head for days.
Beverly is a Brooklyn-based American pop rock band that formed in 2013. They began recording their debut LP, Careers, in 2013 and finished in early 2014. It was released on July 1, 2014, on Williamsburg-based Kanine Records. Beverly's original lineup consisted of Frankie Rose and Drew Citron, both from the Brooklyn indie music scene. Rose is a former member of Crystal Stilts, Vivian Girls, and Dum Dum Girls, while Citron is a former member of Avan Lava. They released their first single, "Honey Do", on Gorilla vs. Bear on February 10, 2014, and it was quickly picked up by other notable music blogs such as Pitchfork Media. The track was featured on Kanine Records' Record Store Day compilation Non Violent Femmes.
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