Wallows are an American indie rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2017 by Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston, friends who had played together since childhood. Nothing Happens (2019), with its Clairo-featuring hit Are You Bored Yet?, is the obvious starting point — jangly, hook-loaded songs about young adulthood. Shop Wallows vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Wallows formed in Los Angeles, California in 2017, though its members had played together since childhood. The trio consists of Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston. Minnette is also known as an actor. The band built a strong following among younger listeners, breaking through with their debut album and its hit single featuring Clairo, and has continued releasing albums and touring widely.
Wallows play indie rock and indie pop with elements of alternative and bedroom pop, marked by jangly and fuzzy guitars, catchy hooks, dual vocals, and relatable lyrics about young adulthood. Their accessible, melodic sound and youthful energy have made them a popular act in the contemporary indie scene.
Wallows' albums have been issued in numerous colored-vinyl variants and special editions popular with their young fan base. Nothing Happens pressings are of particular interest as the breakthrough release.
Listeners new to Wallows often start with Nothing Happens (2019). For related listening, see and .
