julie

julie remembers the night everything changed. At their first post-pandemic show, an art gallery on the outskirts of LA was packed, with a line stretching around the block. Fans their age thronged to meet them, take pictures, and talk about their music. For a trio that started as a humble project among friends, it was a surreal moment.

The band’s origins trace back to high school in Orange County, where Dillon Lee (drums) and Keyan Pourzand (vocals, guitar) formed julie out of a desire to explore shadowy, adventurous sounds outside the local indie and punk scenes. They soon recruited Alexandria Elizabeth (vocals, bass), whose creative vision solidified the band’s lineup. Their initial goal was simple: play one show, and the project would be a success.

In 2019, Elizabeth and Pourzand moved to LA for architecture school, and the band’s ambitions expanded. They wrote and recorded “flutter,” hoping for 1,000 streams. Instead, it exploded, racking up millions and launching julie into the spotlight. Their first post-pandemic show was followed by a sold-out American tour, all before they’d released much music. The 2021 EP pushing daisies and 2022 singles “pg. 4 a picture of three hedges” and “through your window” only amplified their rise.

julie’s artistry extends beyond music. As multidisciplinary creators—Elizabeth writes and paints, Pourzand sculpts, and Lee illustrates—they design every aspect of their work, from album art to stage setups. Their debut album, my anti-aircraft friend, delves into raw, emotional themes of unhealthy bonds and cathartic release. Tracks like “very little effort” and “feminine adornments” embody their dynamic sound, exploring tension and release with mesmerizing intensity.

Still in their early twenties, julie continues to carve their path, channeling deep emotion into a distinctive, multi-layered creative vision.