Lorelle Meets the Obsolete + I am HER + DJ Emma Anderson

Originally from Guadalajara and now based in Ensenada, Baja California, Lorelle Meets The Obsolete formed in 2011 around the core duo of Lorena Quintanilla and Alberto González. They quickly caught the attention of the psych scene with their first two albums, On Welfare and Corruptible Faces.

Since signing with UK label Sonic Cathedral in 2013, the band has toured extensively across Mexico, the UK, Europe, and the US. Over the past decade, their sound has gradually evolved from its psychedelic roots toward a more exploratory direction, incorporating analog synths and sonic search reminiscent of bands like Wire. This progression is evident across albums such as Chambers, Balance, De Facto, and Datura. Along the way, they’ve collaborated with artists like Emma Anderson (Lush), Dälek, and Pye Corner Audio, and have earned fans in the likes of Henry Rollins and Iggy Pop.

I am HER

“Riley is at her intense and punky best when she sounds like PJ Harvey…” - Uncut magazineHastings-based duo I am HER is Julie Riley and Jeff Townsin who bring a fierce blend of lo-fi post-punk. Julie (vocals guitar), formally of 90s cult band Rosa Mota, originally formed I am HER as a solo project in 2016.
A year later, she then paired up with Jeff Townsin (drums) and the duo have gone from strength to strength ever since. Their first album Herstory received critical acclaim from Uncut and The Crack, as well as BBC6 Music’s Tom Robinson, BBC Radio London’s Gary Crowley and BBC Radio Wales’ Janice Long and BBC South’s Melita Dennett giving airplay to their last single ‘Big Monster’. I am HER have a new album coming that will be out later this year.