Building a middle ground between 90s alternative grit and the cleaner, melodic layers of 2000s indie. It’s music that skips the loud anthems in favor of a subtle, steady energy that carries a mood through to the end.

…dense and intimate and passionate…

Phonograph Me

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I so enjoyed the nostalgic feel

— Feel Good Music

…harmonious and captivating…

— Pompey Music

…“sunshine” has that vibe of pulling up the blinds and letting the light in, but with attitude.

— Rock Culture Music

…catchy and groovy…

— Sugarcoat

… a voice you should remember.
Caleb David Barger sings like smoke hovering over slightly crooked guitars. It carries the weight of those Tuesdays when you’re running on fumes but still answering emails. That stretched syllable in the chorus? That’s politeness turning into performance art. You’ll hum it during your own survival days.

Le Salon Indie de Mitxoda – Episode 41