Willodean is an Austin & Los Angeles-based trio that combines indie-rock, power-pop, and American roots music 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.  

Their first EP released, Awesome Life Decisions: Side One showcased the band’s appreciation for pop melodies and guitar muscle, and their second, Fires, Cars, and Autumn Stars took a modern approach to Americana-tinged ballads. On Life & Limbo, Willodean incorporates beautifully lush string and horn arrangements that make their music feel especially soundtrack-worthy. Now with Awesome Life Decisions: Side Two the band brings all of their influences together. Produced by bassist Eric Holden and recorded in-house, the EP will be released by Holden's label, Bigger Better More Records later this year.

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Green Light

Carelessly

Heart

See You Again

Delayed Reaction

Willodean is a Los Angeles-based trio that combines indie-rock, power-pop, and American roots music with beautiful arrangements and crystalline studio sound. Their music echoes the melodic smarts of Sufjan Stevens and packs the instrumental punch of a band like Wilco. The band artfully weaves synths into their recordings alongside traditional instrumentation while their songs explore classic themes. Songwriter Randy Wooten is fertile composer, writing for this band and an array of others as well.

The unique sound of this left coast band is due to the diverse musical backgrounds of its three members: the southern roots of front man Abbie Huxley, the smart, McCartney-esque songwriting of Randy Wooten, and the indie rock edge of producer/bass player Eric Holden. Due to the band’s remarkably prolific output, Willodean has a string of four new EPs slated for release in 2017.

First up is Awesome Life Decisions, Side One, a six-song EP that doubles down on the band's appreciation for pop melodies and guitar muscle. Self-produced and recorded in-house, the EP will be released by Holden's own label, Bigger Better More Records on February 20th. In many ways, it's a continuation of the partnership Holden and Wooten kicked off a decade ago, when the two formed Cheap Lullaby Records. Starting with their previous band, The Bloody Lovelies, they went on to sign more than a dozen acts and release over thirty records for artists such as The BellRays, Joan As Police Woman, Ivan & Alyosha, Teitur, and David Mead. The guys turn a new corner with Willodean, blending their modern DIY production aesthetic and sharp, lyric-based songwriting with singer Abbie Huxley's Tennessee grit.

Awesome Life Decisions: Side One

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That Holiday Feelin'

Willodean is a Los Angeles-based trio that combines indie-rock, power-pop, and American roots music with beautiful arrangements and crystalline studio sound. Their music echoes the melodic smarts of Sufjan Stevens and packs the instrumental punch of a band like Wilco. The band artfully weaves synths into their recordings alongside traditional instrumentation while their songs explore classic themes. Songwriter Randy Wooten is fertile composer, writing for this band, The Gin Pennies and a new release from singer Christopher Hawley.
The unique sound of this left coast band is due to the diverse musical backgrounds of its three members: the southern roots of front man Abbie Huxley, the smart, McCartney-esque songwriting of Randy Wooten, and the indie rock edge of producer/bass player Eric Holden. Due to the band’s remarkably prolific output, Willodean has a string of four new EPs slated for release in 2017.

The second CD in the series is Fires, Cars & Autumn Stars, a six-song EP that doubles down on the band's appreciation for pop melodies and guitar muscle. Self-produced and recorded in-house, the EP will be released by Holden's own label, Bigger Better More Records on February 20th. In many ways, it's a continuation of the partnership Holden and Wooten kicked off a decade ago, when the two formed Cheap Lullaby Records. Starting with their previous band, The Bloody Lovelies, they went on to sign more than a dozen acts and release over thirty records for artists such as The BellRays, Joan As Police Woman, Ivan & Alyosha, Teitur, and David Mead. The guys turn a new corner with Willodean, blending their modern DIY production aesthetic and sharp, lyric-based songwriting with singer Abbie Huxley's Tennessee grit.

Released by: Bigger Better More
Release date: 19 May 2017

Fires, Cars & Autumn Stars

Sweet Autumn Music

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.

Praying For Time

New Sensation

Here Comes The Sun

From The Morning

California Sun

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.

Sweet Autumn Music

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