Songwriter and guitarist, Kelly Quigley, is a queer artist based in Queens, NY. Their writing is often a stream of consciousness both musically and lyrically, with the use of alternate tunings to strip away the familiarity of a single standard tuning. The different tunings are a source of inspiration, and inform the writing through different emotional spaces and intuitive feelings.
Kelly’s rhythmic sense naturally takes the music to different landscapes with mixed meters and shifting tempos. The unique structures are solidified by Kelly’s musical partner, percussionist Angel Lau, who brings thoughtful feeling and depth to the music. He adapts to the subtle changes in each song with tasteful rhythmic choices, and ranges from loose atmospheric sounds to tight grooves.
The rawness of their musical connection invites listeners to explore their own angsts through these songs that leave themselves so tender and exposed.