Whirr

Whirr is an American shoegaze band hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, known for their thick walls of sound encompassing lush reverb, dreamy atmospheres, and a blend of melodic yet heavy guitar work. The band formed in 2010 and rapidly established themselves within the shoegaze and noise rock circles. Initially beginning under the name Whirl, they had to change their moniker to Whirr due to trademark issues. The collective involves a fluid lineup, with Nick Bassett being a core member and consistent through line amidst their various releases. Bassett is noted for being a part of the band Nothing, with whom Whirr released a collaborative split EP that further embedded their status within the genre.

Over the years, Whirr has captured fans' attention through releases such as "Distressor" (2010) and "Pipe Dreams" (2012), which showcase their ability to meld melody with dense, textured soundscapes. With their 2014 offering, "Sway," they solidified their sound, presenting a record that was both introspective and expansive. Their musical journey continued with a series of splits with other bands, including Anne, before unleashing "Feels Like You" in 2019. This release marked a new chapter in Whirr's sonic evolution, imbued with an increasingly refined essence, without forgoing the shoegaze and noisy underpinnings that initially captivated their audience. Despite engaging with controversy and periods of inactivity, Whirr's music maintains a dedicated fanbase and a respected place within the modern shoegaze pantheon.

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