overly polite tornadoes
@overlypolite.bsky.social
Shoegazing Dream Pop taped to construction paper with googly eyes
https://overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-a-space
https://overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-a-space
This Saturday (11/8)
Chicago-based, Father Costume are centered by Sam Wagster, Gillian Lisée, and Michael Hartman. Their sound reflects years of shared history in bands like Mute Duo, The Cairo Gang, Fruit Bats, Califone, and TV Pow, but stands on its own—measured, intuitive, and quietly expansive
Chicago-based, Father Costume are centered by Sam Wagster, Gillian Lisée, and Michael Hartman. Their sound reflects years of shared history in bands like Mute Duo, The Cairo Gang, Fruit Bats, Califone, and TV Pow, but stands on its own—measured, intuitive, and quietly expansive
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This Saturday (11/8)
Chicago-based, Father Costume are centered by Sam Wagster, Gillian Lisée, and Michael Hartman. Their sound reflects years of shared history in bands like Mute Duo, The Cairo Gang, Fruit Bats, Califone, and TV Pow, but stands on its own—measured, intuitive, and quietly expansive
Chicago-based, Father Costume are centered by Sam Wagster, Gillian Lisée, and Michael Hartman. Their sound reflects years of shared history in bands like Mute Duo, The Cairo Gang, Fruit Bats, Califone, and TV Pow, but stands on its own—measured, intuitive, and quietly expansive
TAMBOURINA is playing Chicago (sat, 10/18) and Kalamazoo (mon 10/20)!
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
TAMBOURINA is playing Chicago (sat, 10/18) and Kalamazoo (mon 10/20)!
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I wrote an essay about some of my favorite artists from the city I will always consider my true home. Check it out at @filip.start-track.com’s Substack page.
open.substack.com/pub/starttra...
open.substack.com/pub/starttra...
Yes, There Really Is a Kalamazoo!
If there is anything I’ve learned about this scene in Kalamazoo, Michigan, it’s that its participants are some of the most genuinely weird and weirdly genuine musicians I have seen in any city...
open.substack.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I wrote an essay about some of my favorite artists from the city I will always consider my true home. Check it out at @filip.start-track.com’s Substack page.
open.substack.com/pub/starttra...
open.substack.com/pub/starttra...
If you are into Shoegaze and/or Dreampop, come celebrate with us at KALAMASHOEGAZER 16 at Bell's Fri 9/5 and Sat 9/6
September 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
If you are into Shoegaze and/or Dreampop, come celebrate with us at KALAMASHOEGAZER 16 at Bell's Fri 9/5 and Sat 9/6
@iketurnerkzoo.bsky.social (three grebes) @pandariot.bsky.social & Morvern Hum! ...so stoked for this show!! @psbooking.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
@iketurnerkzoo.bsky.social (three grebes) @pandariot.bsky.social & Morvern Hum! ...so stoked for this show!! @psbooking.bsky.social
One Week from Today!! (ticket link below) dice.fm/event/8eok65...
June 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
One Week from Today!! (ticket link below) dice.fm/event/8eok65...
This Saturday (6/7) at Factory (on Frank St) we're playing with Cardboard Highway (record release show!)
cardboardhighway.bandcamp.com/album/ideas-...
cardboardhighway.bandcamp.com/album/ideas-...
Ideas / Social Risk, by Cardboard Highway
2 track album
cardboardhighway.bandcamp.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This Saturday (6/7) at Factory (on Frank St) we're playing with Cardboard Highway (record release show!)
cardboardhighway.bandcamp.com/album/ideas-...
cardboardhighway.bandcamp.com/album/ideas-...
What's up? @iketurnerkzoo.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
What's up? @iketurnerkzoo.bsky.social
...such a good time <3
April 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
...such a good time <3
playing Color Club (Chicago, IL) Tonight (Thursday, 4/3) w/ @steveslagg.bsky.social and Silje Sweets!
April 3, 2025 at 4:21 AM
playing Color Club (Chicago, IL) Tonight (Thursday, 4/3) w/ @steveslagg.bsky.social and Silje Sweets!
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Also on the blog today: @overlypolite.bsky.social (noisy dream pop), Knife Proof Earmuffs (featuring Lanny Durbin (Local Drags) and Luke McNeill (The Copyrights)), and Wet Season (Australian alt-rock). addtowantlist.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Also on the blog today: @overlypolite.bsky.social (noisy dream pop), Knife Proof Earmuffs (featuring Lanny Durbin (Local Drags) and Luke McNeill (The Copyrights)), and Wet Season (Australian alt-rock). addtowantlist.com
Today (FEB 7th) Bandcamp is giving all their proceeds to @musicares to aid artists affected by the LA Wildfires
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
Leave a Space, by overly polite tornadoes
13 track album
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today (FEB 7th) Bandcamp is giving all their proceeds to @musicares to aid artists affected by the LA Wildfires
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
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At long last, our eponymous LP is here. All pending pre-orders have been processed, and the full album is now available via Bandcamp in both physical and digital formats. Additionally, our complete catalog can now be heard on all major streaming platforms.
moonorchids.bandcamp.com/album/moon-o...
moonorchids.bandcamp.com/album/moon-o...
Moon Orchids, by Moon Orchids
8 track album
moonorchids.bandcamp.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
At long last, our eponymous LP is here. All pending pre-orders have been processed, and the full album is now available via Bandcamp in both physical and digital formats. Additionally, our complete catalog can now be heard on all major streaming platforms.
moonorchids.bandcamp.com/album/moon-o...
moonorchids.bandcamp.com/album/moon-o...
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I always say that the most recent @overlypolite.bsky.social release is their best yet. Leave a Space is no exception, and it is now officially out for you to enjoy. Do yourself a favor and listen to this record today. It exudes hope and joy.
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
Leave a Space, by overly polite tornadoes
13 track album
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I always say that the most recent @overlypolite.bsky.social release is their best yet. Leave a Space is no exception, and it is now officially out for you to enjoy. Do yourself a favor and listen to this record today. It exudes hope and joy.
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
Album Release show Tonight
w/ Three Grebes & Hopie Jo at Bell's!
w/ Three Grebes & Hopie Jo at Bell's!
January 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Album Release show Tonight
w/ Three Grebes & Hopie Jo at Bell's!
w/ Three Grebes & Hopie Jo at Bell's!
New Album! Preorder...Vinyl, CD, Download... overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
January 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
New Album! Preorder...Vinyl, CD, Download... overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/album/leave-...
New music video just premiered! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK3M...
Inspiral - Overly Polite Tornadoes
YouTube video by Overly Polite Tornadoes
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January 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
New music video just premiered! www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK3M...
for those who need some new music today, I highly recommend you check out the forthcoming MOON ORCHIDS LP moonorchids.bandcamp.com/album/moon-o...
January 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
for those who need some new music today, I highly recommend you check out the forthcoming MOON ORCHIDS LP moonorchids.bandcamp.com/album/moon-o...
12 artists, 12 original hand-pulled silkscreen prints...the 2025 Kalamazoo Calendar is available now...message me if you are interested in getting your hands on one...could make a great gift too
December 11, 2024 at 4:15 PM
12 artists, 12 original hand-pulled silkscreen prints...the 2025 Kalamazoo Calendar is available now...message me if you are interested in getting your hands on one...could make a great gift too
New album coming January 25th, 2025
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/track/slow-i...
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/track/slow-i...
Slow It Down, by overly polite tornadoes
track by overly polite tornadoes
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:08 PM
New album coming January 25th, 2025
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/track/slow-i...
overlypolitetornadoes.bandcamp.com/track/slow-i...