Willodean

Willodean is an Austin-via-Los Angeles based trio that combines indie-rock, power-pop, and American roots with beautiful string arrangements and impeccable musicianship. Their music echoes the melodic smarts of Sufjan Stevens and packs the instrumental punch of a band like Wilco.

After releasing 4 EPs (28 songs!) in 2017 Willodean is back with a collection that shows off their love of pop music taking 7 classic songs in unexpected directions. From a dark take on Henry Glover's (Rivieras / The Ramones) oldie California Sun to an acoustic treatment of George Michael's Praying For Time. The record includes songs from INXS, The Beatles, Nick Drake, Pearl Jam & Phil Collins.

All of their own music is written by Wooten & produced by bassist Eric Holden, recorded in-house at Holden’s studio and released by their own label, Bigger Better More Records. In many ways, Willodean is a continuation of the partnership Holden and Wooten kicked off a decade ago, when the two formed Cheap Lullaby Records. Starting with their band at the time, The Bloody Lovelies, they went on to sign more than a dozen acts and release over 35 records for artists such as The BellRays, Joan As Police Woman, The Silver Seas, Ivan & Alyosha, Ane Brun, Teitur, Gus Black, Josh Ottum, Kathryn Williams, Robin McKelle, and David Mead. The guys have turned a new corner with Willodean, blending their modern DIY production aesthetic and smart, lyric-based songwriting with singer Abbie Huxley’s Tennessee grit.

Willodean’s tracks

• California Sun by Willodean
• From The Morning by Willodean
• Here Comes The Sun by Willodean
• New Sensation by Willodean
• Praying For Time by Willodean
• Sirens by Willodean
• Throwing It All Away by Willodean
• Want by Willodean
• Good Idea by Willodean
• Everything Will Be Okay by Willodean