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
Feel
Whirr Lyrics
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Wake me
Daydream every day
Tell me
Are we something
You look forward to
Be real
Show me how you feel
I feel the same
You're hard to believe
We don't have the time
It's on your side
Your words are empty
Mine are not enough
Be real
Show me how you feel
Be real
I know we have changed
I don't want to feel blue
I don't want to feel used
I'll forget when I see you
I'll forget when I see you
Whirr's song "Feel" is an introspective track that explores the complexities of modern relationships. The lyrics are a plea for authenticity and sincerity in a world where people tend to put on facades and hide their true selves. The song opens with the lines "Be real, wake me, daydream every day, tell me, are we something you look forward to?" These words express a desire to connect with someone on a deeper level and to know whether the relationship is real or just a daydream. The singer wants to be shown how the other person truly feels and wants them to be honest with him or her.
The chorus of "Be real, show me how you feel" underscores the need for emotional transparency in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that the other person is "hard to believe" and fears that they don't have enough time together to make a real connection. The line "your words are empty, mine are not enough" suggests that the other person is not expressing their true feelings, and that the singer's efforts to be sincere are falling short.
The bridge of the song shifts the focus to the singer's emotions, expressing a desire to escape feelings of sadness and being used. The line "I'll forget when I see you" suggests that seeing the person he cares for will make all of his fears and uncertainty disappear.
Line by Line Meaning
Be real
Let's be honest and truthful with each other
Wake me
Bring me out of my daydreams and illusions
Daydream every day
Fantasize and dream about our future together
Tell me
Share your thoughts and feelings with me
Are we something
Are we a genuine, meaningful relationship?
You look forward to
Are you enthusiastic about us and our future?
Show me how you feel
Demonstrate your emotions and feelings to me
I feel the same
I share your emotions and feelings
You're hard to believe
I have trouble trusting and believing you
We don't have the time
Our time together is limited and precious
It's on your side
Our relationship's fate is in your hands
Your words are empty
Your promises and assurances are hollow and insincere
Mine are not enough
My words and actions aren't sufficient to win your love
I know we have changed
I'm aware that our relationship has evolved and transformed
I don't want to feel blue
I don't want to be unhappy or depressed because of our relationship
I don't want to feel used
I don't want to feel like I'm being taken advantage of or manipulated
I'll forget when I see you
I'll forget all my worries and doubts when I'm with you
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Be real
Wake me
Daydream every day
Tell me
Are we something
You look forward to
Be real
Show me how you feel
Be real
I feel the same
You're hard to believe
We don't have the time
It's on your side
Your words are empty
Mine are not enough
Be real
Show me how you feel
Be real
I know we have changed
I don't want to feel blue
I don't want to feel used
I'll forget when I see you
I'll forget when I see you
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no doubt one of the best shoegaze bands to ever exist
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Be real
Wake me
Daydream every day
Tell me
Are we something
You look forward to
Be real
Show me how you feel
Be real
I feel the same
You're hard to believe
We don't have the time
It's on your side
Your words are empty
Mine are not enough
Be real
Show me how you feel
Be real
I know we have changed
I don't want to feel blue
I don't want to feel used
I'll forget when I see you
I'll forget when I see you
Brent Lohr
I cannot get enough of Whirr.
A L
There will never be enough Whirr
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truly
Michael King
I can't stop listening to this song.
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i come back to this everyday and cry everytime
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