
Nacional Records is excited to welcome a new artist to the label’s roster: Loquat!
Loquat is a San Francisco-based band with gorgeous, sincere songs filled with nostalgia and emotion. Lead-singer and guitarist Kylee Swenson had previously collaborated with (now) fellow label-mates Bostich + Fussible, singing on 2010′s “I Count the Ways” from Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich + Fussible: Bulevar 2000.
In Loquat, Swenson’s introspective lyrics are matched with haunting vocals floating over the minimal moods of her band mates (from left to right in the photo above: Christopher Cooper, Nacional Records VP Josh Norek, Kylee Swenson Gordon, Anthony Gordon, Jon Langmead, and Chip Cosby, not pictured).
Loquat has made a name for itself throughout the Bay Area and beyond for its addictive brand of guitar pop, with hints of the M83, Cardigans, Metric, and even ABBA. Together for 7 years, Loquat has released a few EPs and toured heavily, earning widespread critical acclaim:
”Sugary, sultry vocals from Kylee Swenson were wrapped around bouncy basslines and shimmering guitars, a bit like Rilo Kiley at the more melodic, singalong points or Cat Power in a few soaring, emotion-soaked moments. The overall effect was mellow and easy to swallow — smooth, radio friendly hooks and warm grooves.” – SPIN
“Sometimes it’s nice to just press play and daydream while the world crashes around you. Loquat is very helpful that way.” – Wired
“Swenson’s voice soars like Sarah McLachlan, but her lyrics cut like Cat Power.” – URB
“Lots of bands mix electronic and acoustic instruments, but few pull it off with the grace—or even the shimmering melodies—exhibited by this San Francisco group fronted by Kylee Swenson.” - San Francisco Chronicle
If you’re in California, check the band perform live on February 11th in San Francisco at their concert at Bottom of the Hill. RSVP here
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