The 90s shoegaze revival might be in full bloom, but Farmer’s Wife isn’t just hopping on the train—they’re steering it off the tracks and into the woods. Born in Austin and bathed in foggy layers of dirge, psych, and ghostly 80s pop, their sound drips with grunge-soaked nostalgia. Think early Pumpkins, Tool tantrums, Slowdive’s dream haze—all melting into one strange, lovely storm.
Frontwoman Molly Masson channels a haunted fairy godmother vibe, whispering twisted love poems and horror-laced lullabies in a voice that feels both near and not-of-this-world. Behind her, drummer Jaelyn Valero and bassist Jacob Masson keep things thunderous and low, while guitarists Jude Hill and Derek Ivy oscillate between beauty and chaos. It’s like watching a sunset you’re not sure you’ll survive—gorgeous, but deeply unnerving.
Their latest EP, ‘Faint Illusions,’ digs deeper into the dirt. The themes? Decay, desire, unraveling. It’s velvet rot wrapped in silver strings. And if you’re wondering what that sounds like—decay never sounded so good.
On Mildew, Molly croons, “Tangled up in silk again. Cover me in your mildew…” and somehow makes decomposition sound like a love letter. The Ballet begins in whimsical twilight and descends into feverish chaos. Discount Roses turns a sweet love story into something alien, sacred, and slightly cursed.
They’re masters of the eerie-turns-elegant, pulling listeners into delicate daydreams before crushing the scene with a wall of noise. Whether they’re drawing from real heartbreak or just channeling the shadows under your bed, Farmer’s Wife keeps you on edge in the best way. It’s intimate and distant. Beautiful and a little terrifying. You’ll be enchanted—and maybe a bit undone.
‘Faint Illusions’ track list
Out May 15, 2025
- Dirty Shirley
- Seethe – [Listen]
- Mildew – [Watch]
- The Ballet
- Discount Roses
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