Haley
Breathier indie rock with a Midwestern heart. Shimmering guitars and intimate vocals that feel like a long drive through the plains at sunset.
Breathier indie rock with a Midwestern heart. Shimmering guitars and intimate vocals that feel like a long drive through the plains at sunset.
Haley (formerly Haley Bonar) creates music that feels like a private conversation held in a wide-open space. Her sound is anchored by a distinctive vocal delivery - breathy and light, yet capable of carrying immense emotional weight. It is indie rock that hasn't forgotten its folk roots, often featuring the warm, gritty hum of a baritone electric guitar or the nostalgic chime of a Wurlitzer piano.
What sets her apart is the restless energy beneath the surface of her melodies. There is a tension between the polished, shimmering production and the raw, introspective nature of her songwriting. She captures the specific 'Midwestern gothic' feeling of isolation and beauty found in small towns and long winters, blending pop sensibilities with an experimental edge.
Start with 'Impossible Dream' to hear her at her most cohesive and punchy. It’s the perfect entry point for anyone who loves music that is simultaneously catchy and deeply melancholic, offering a soundtrack for those moments of quiet reflection and sudden realization.
Haley McCallum (born 22 April 1983), professionally known as Haley and formerly Haley Bonar, is a Canadian-born American singer and songwriter who was raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. She has lived in Duluth and currently St. Paul, Minnesota. In 2009, she moved to Portland, Oregon, where she spent a year writing songs for her 2011 album Golder. She plays acoustic guitar, baritone electric guitar, electric guitar, and Rhodes or Wurlitzer electric piano, either solo or with her Twin Cities-based band, including Jeremy Ylvisaker, Robert Skoro, and Jacob Hanson.
Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →
