Agent Ribbons

Agent Ribbons was a Sacramento-born indie duo known for their darkly whimsical folk-pop and vintage-inspired charm. Formed in the mid-2000s by Natalie Gordon (vocals, guitar, violin) and Lauren Hess (drums, accordion), the band crafted a sound blending cabaret theatrics, baroque melodies, and lyrical storytelling that often felt like a dusty storybook come to life. Their DIY spirit shone through releases like *On Time Travel and Romance* (2009) and the *Chateau Crone* EP (2010), which featured tracks like "Your Love Is the Smallest Doll" and "Let Them Talk"—songs that paired Gordon’s haunting vocals with accordion sighs and violin twists.

With a aesthetic nodding to old Hollywood and Victorian curiosities, their live shows and album art often felt like a gothic tea party. Though they disbanded in the early 2010s, Agent Ribbons left a cult-favorite legacy of quirky, intimate tunes that still resonate with fans of offbeat, narrative-driven indie folk.