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
Toss
Whirr Lyrics
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Still awake, save me from blue. It's so late, I'm higher than the moon.
I'm counting sheep twice.
Sleep leave me behind because when it's morning I will forget you.
The song "Toss" by Whirr talks about a sense of losing time, secrets being flown away and a vigil habit that feels just fine. The lyrics convey an anxious and restless feeling that many people experience when they have something on their mind, and they can't shake it off. The line "Save me from blue" is a plea for someone to help the singer escape from this feeling of sadness that has consumed them.
The singer's counting of sheep twice and the plea for "Sleep leave me behind" reveals that they are having trouble sleeping and letting go of these feelings. The final lyric, "because when it's morning I will forget you" shows that the singer is trying to move on and forget about whatever is causing them to feel this way.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the complexities of emotions and how hard it can be to let go of something that has been weighing you down. It's a relatable topic that many people can relate to, and the dreamy, atmospheric sound of the song sets the perfect tone for the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
My vigil habits feel fine.
I'm content staying up late and being vigilant about my thoughts and feelings.
I'm losing time where secrets take flight.
I'm spending too much time dwelling on secrets that are likely to cause me pain or stress.
Still awake, save me from blue.
I'm still awake and feeling down, hoping for someone or something to help lift my spirits.
It's so late, I'm higher than the moon.
It's very late and I'm feeling overwhelmed or ungrounded, almost like I'm not on this planet anymore.
I'm counting sheep twice.
I'm having trouble sleeping and need to try different tactics to help me fall asleep, such as counting sheep multiple times.
Sleep leave me behind because when it's morning I will forget you.
I'm struggling to fall asleep and leave my thoughts behind, but I know that come morning, I will have to leave those feelings and memories behind in order to move on.
Contributed by Jasmine E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@claimhsolais3466
"My vigil habits feel fine. I'm losing time where secrets take flight.
Still awake, save me from blue. It's so late, I'm higher than the moon.
I'm counting sheep twice.
Sleep leave me behind because when it's morning I will forget you."
@subvertof90
amazing song. I recommend purchasing the album aswell!
@lorddagrigoth788
such a great band!
@xnosmokenoknivesx
this song is so nostalgic. remember listening back in like 2015. 8th grade shit ya diggggg
@ShoeGazer
I love it
@StrangeMachines1
Very nice song!
@EndlessOceans
love this version a lot better than the Redux, since they kept the synthesizer
@xnosmokenoknivesx
Shit I keep forgetting about the redux. Guess it’s not on Spotify for a reason lol
@fimbulwint3r
nice song!
@jhostinbreibat5684
I remember The Smiths with this song.