Canyons and Locusts Boston, Massachusetts
Two-piece band: Justin Keane (vocals, guitar) and Amy Young (drums, backing vocals). Fueled by the chaos of the world and an urgent need to be part of the conversation, the two took the indie rock foundation they built together in previous bands, adding new levels of noise via pervasive, edgy guitar sounds, low and thundery drumbeats, and vocals that capture a mix of emotions and power dynamics ... more
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