Fauna Shade

**Fauna Shade** is a Pacific Northwest indie rock project rooted in Washington state, known for its fuzzy guitars and hazy melodic sensibilities. Built around multi-instrumentalist Derek Middleton, the band has carved out a niche in the DIY scene since forming in the early 2010s, blending garage-rock grit with dream-pop textures. Their sound—a mix of raw energy and breezy hooks—has drawn comparisons to acts like Ty Segall and Beach Fossils, while maintaining a distinctly Northwestern moodiness.

Recent releases like the 2023 EP *Floral Hall* and standalone tracks *Baton Rouge* and *Marzipan* showcase their evolution, balancing scuzzy riffs with sun-bleached melodies. Fauna Shade’s commitment to lo-fi aesthetics and prolific output (including a self-titled 2017 LP) has earned them a cult following, amplified by their reputation for dynamic, sweat-soaked live shows. They remain a staple of the West Coast indie circuit, trading pretension for earnest, reverb-drenched rock.