Whirr's sound is often compared to My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. Founding guitarist Nick Bassett also played in the band Deafheaven surrounding and including the release of their 2011 album, Roads to Judah.
After a self-released demo cassette and the Distressor EP, the band signed to Tee Pee Records in 2011. The original vocalist Byanca Munoz left the band because of creative differences, and was soon replaced by Alexandra Morte (Night School, Camera Shy). They released the June single that year, followed by their 2012 debut album Pipe Dreams. The band also released two splits in 2012 with Anne and Monster Movie.
In 2013, the original drummer Sergio Miranda left the band and was replaced by Devin Nunes. Former vocalist Alexandra Morte also left the band and was replaced by Kristina Esfandiari (Miserable, King Woman). The band released a live EP entitled Part Time Punks Sessions on April 20, 2013. It was a performance recorded in 2012 that featured the band’s previous lineup.
Whirr released the Around EP on July 9, 2013, featuring the new vocalist along with session drummer Trevor DeSchryver (Lycus, Dispirit, formerly Deafheaven). They toured to support it that August with the band Nothing. Esfandiari was fired from the band prior to the tour, leaving the band without a female vocalist for the first time.
As a result of touring together, members of Nothing and Whirr formed a gothic rock / post-punk side project called Death of Lovers. Nick Bassett then joined Nothing as a bassist, and has been touring with them ever since. He also started an indie pop project with former Whirr vocalist Alexandra Morte called Camera Shy.
Whirr released their cover of Nirvana's Pennyroyal Tea on the tribute compilation In Utero, In Tribute, In Entirety on April 19, 2014.
The second full-length LP entitled Sway was released on September 23, 2014. It's the first release with Loren Rivera as the sole vocalist for the band.
On October 7th, Graveface Records released a remastered version of their debut album entitled Pipe Dreams (Redux). The reissue is remastered by Jack Shirley and includes new artwork and the originally-intended tracklisting that the band preferred over the 2012 release.
A Whirr / Nothing split was released November 17th, 2014 on Run for Cover Records.
On October 19th, 2015, a series of derogatory remarks towards G.L.O.S.S., a Washington-based hardcore punk band, were posted on Whirr's Twitter account. These tweets were considered as transphobic, and received massive backlash on social media. Graveface Records and Run for Cover Records severed ties with the band. Nick Bassett later admitted to posting the first tweet toward G.L.O.S.S., which read "Lol @ G.L.O.S.S." after hearing about a rumor that the band was only permitting certain types of people to attend their shows and buy their merchandise. According to Nick, the other tweets were posted by a friend of Whirr and did not reflect the band's views in any way.
Whirr posted a public apology to their twitter account, which said that they have severed ties with the person responsible for those tweets.
On the 25th of October 2019, after 3 years of being silent, Whirr did a suprise release on their website, announcing their new album Feels Like You by releasing a limited vinyl. The album leaked a couple days later, which made Whirr release the album on their bandcamp page.
Listen, buy, and support:
Whirr / Nothing split
Pipe Dreams (Redux)
Sway LP
Around EP
Feels Like You
Links:
Whirr Bandcamp
Whirr Tumblr
Whirr Twitter
Whirr Facebook
Current Members:
Nick Bassett - guitar (2010-present)
Loren Rivera - vocals, guitar (2010-present)
Joseph Bautista - guitar (2010-present)
Eddie Salgado - bass (2010-present)
Devin Nunes - drums (2013-present)
Previous Members:
Byanca Munoz - vocals, keyboards (2010-2011)
Sergio Miranda - drums (2010-2013)
Alexandra Morte - vocals, keyboards (2011-2013)
Kristina Esfandiari - vocals (2013)
Discography:
Demo (demo, 2010)
Distressor (EP, 2011)
June (single, 2011)
Pipe Dreams (LP, 2012)
Whirr / Anne (split with Anne, 2012)
Color Change / Flatlining (split with Monster Movie, 2012)
Part Time Punks Sessions (live EP, 2013)
Around (EP, 2013)
In Utero, in Tribute, in Entirety (Pennyroyal Tea cover, 2014)
Sway (LP, 2014)
Pipe Dreams (Redux) (Remastered LP, 2014)
Whirr / Nothing (split with Nothing, 2014)
2. Whirr is an ambient/drone producer from Tarragona, Spain.
http://whirr.bandcamp.com
Dry
Whirr Lyrics
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This is how I get
Cause we stopped
But we don't need it
What we lose
What we can't choose
We are through
Let me go
We are used
In pursuit
I can't lie
I can't try
Weigh me down and cry
Until you're dry
Drown out my insides
Drown me every time
Dry
The lyrics of Whirr's song "Dry" is a reflection of a person's struggles in a relationship. The opening lines "This is how I get/Cause we stopped/But we don't need it" reflects the feeling of upset that stems from a relationship that has lost its purpose. The singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that despite their efforts, the relationship has ended. The lines "What we lose/What we can't choose/We are through/Let me go" reflects this realization that sometimes we have to let go of things that we can't control.
The lyrics "We're not in control/We are used/In pursuit/I can't lie/I can't try" describes how the singer is feeling powerless in their relationship. They feel used and unable to lie and try to fix things anymore. The lines "Weigh me down and cry/Until you're dry/Drown out my insides/Drown me every time/Dry" can be interpreted as the singer's coping mechanism- drowning their emotions and pain until they're dry.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dry" by Whirr can be interpreted as a reflection of the pain and frustration that comes with a relationship that has ended. It highlights the feeling of loss, helplessness, and coping mechanisms that people engage in to deal with their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Upset
Feeling distressed or troubled
This is how I get
This is how I react or feel in response to the previous line
Cause we stopped
Because the relationship or situation has come to an end
But we don't need it
Despite our emotional attachment, we do not require the relationship/situation to continue
What we lose
The things we have sacrificed or let go of in this relationship/situation
What we can't choose
The factors which are beyond our control, that have impacted the relationship/situation
We are through
The end of the relationship/situation has been reached
Let me go
Give me the space to move on from this relationship/situation
We're not in control
We cannot fully dictate the outcomes or progression of the relationship/situation
We are used
We have been taken advantage of or exploited within this relationship/situation
In pursuit
In attempting to maintain or salvage the relationship/situation
I can't lie
I am unable to deceive myself or others about the state of this relationship/situation
I can't try
I am unwilling to continue attempting to maintain or mend the relationship/situation
Weigh me down and cry
The emotional burden of this relationship/situation has become too much to bear
Until you're dry
Until you have fully released your emotions surrounding this relationship/situation
Drown out my insides
The emotional pain of this relationship/situation is impacting my internal state
Drown me every time
I become overwhelmed by my emotions surrounding this relationship/situation repeatedly
Dry
When all emotional pain surrounding this relationship/situation has been processed and released
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