Palehound
Ellen Kempner's Boston indie-rock project, pairing close, conversational lyrics with knotty guitar parts that swing from hushed to loud.
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About Palehound
Palehound is the project of songwriter and guitarist Ellen Kempner, who started it in Boston. The debut album Dry Food came out on Exploding in Sound in 2015, and later records including A Place I'll Always Go, Black Friday and Eye on the Bat were released by Polyvinyl.
A Place I'll Always Go was written in the aftermath of losing people close to Kempner, and much of the catalogue works the same way: small domestic details carrying a lot of weight. The guitar playing is busy and slightly crooked, with odd chord shapes and sudden jumps in volume that let quiet songs tip over into noise.
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Is Palehound playing any festivals?
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Is Palehound on tour?
Yes. Palehound has one show listed: Brooklyn, NY on Nov 18, 2026.
What kind of music does Palehound play?
Palehound plays alternative.
Who is in Palehound?
Palehound is Larz Brogan (bass), Ellen Kempner (guitar, lead vocals) and Jesse Weiss (drums).
When did Palehound form?
Palehound formed in 2014.
What was Palehound's first album?
Palehound's first album was Dry Food (2015). The latest is Eye on the Bat (2023).