Julie | |
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 Julie performing live in Boston, 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records |
| Members |
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| Website | myantiaircraftfriend |
Julie (stylized in all lowercase) is an American shoegaze band from Los Angeles currently signed to Atlantic Records.
Julie, originating in Orange County, California [1] formed sometime in 2019, and subsequently self-released singles that created early support for the band, including "Flutter". [2] In 2021, the group released their debut EP, Pushing Daisies. [1] In 2022, Julie released two new songs titled "Pg.4 a Picture of Three Hedges" and "Through Your Window". [3] In 2024, the group announced their debut full-length album, My Anti-Aircraft Friend , which was released on September 13 via Atlantic Records. [4] [5] [6] Ahead of the album's release, singles "Catalogue," "Clairbourne Practice," and "Very Little Effort" were released. [7] [8] [9] The group was named "One to Watch" by The Guardian. [10]
| Title | Details |
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| My Anti-Aircraft Friend |
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| Title | Details |
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| Pushing Daisies |
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Flutter" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Starjump" / "Kit" | ||
| "Pg.4 a Picture of Three Hedges" / "Through Your Window" | 2022 | |
| "Catalogue" | 2023 | My Anti-Aircraft Friend |
| "Clairbourne Practice" | 2024 | |
| "Very Little Effort" |
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