Local Behavior

locale- here & now: our most recent tale of ineptitude and the sin of one’s arrested conviction. “Survival Instincts” THE LYRICS showcased as they ought to be, inching their way across screen, animated frame by hand-illustrated frame. • photo: @xianamireya • video link in bio and on the localb youtube

Take It (Live) RECORDING OUT NOW featuring Locals ONLY………………………. @abcdethan_f @bravo___joshbravo @froyodalton_2097 @frankbooomuh @romanxaround @xianamireya (local via partnership/ proximity thereto) lemme know if you want the video earlyyy (you will get it, bc i will send it) LOCALLLLLLLL

you took my hand, can’t fight back all this rapturous nausea, delighting quease— stop beckoning me, girl please ! ——— this written after a halting argument that made me question why, OH WHY must i freeze when faced with conflict ?? what mental block prohibits me from processing information leading to pitiful silence ?? idk !! still figuring it out !! —— “survival instincts” lyric video #on #youtube #now ! photo: @xianamireya

From our last outing at Strummers, brazen provincialism on display 3.19.26 photos: @xianamireya

elements include: 1) animation from the chorus of our new lyric video “survival instincts” 2) MANY little frames illustrated w colored pencil (im an adult so i bought the one w the sharpener in the back [healing through consumption]) 3) one of the original photos shot in the backyard,, 4) the row of pocket books (stationary) that served as a background in the video (rotating) 5) PAGE FROM A BOOK CALLED “ALL CONSUMING IMAGES”. love this book, traces the political history of “style” from feudalism to post-industrialism 6) #stopmotion #mixedmediacollage #indierock #chamberpop

collage crafted by the incomparable @60sblu single cover (+lyrics !) for the latest, “survival instincts”

chamber pop, garage rock, & broader discussions over the cultural politics of twee ! 3/19 @strummersfresno as we help welcome @lifeguard_band & @sundaymourners to the central valley ! ticket link in the bio, of course ! @numbskullshows

basta corazón no llores

“@ sunset” — thanks for everything, Murakami ! Rest your head on my weary shoulder Put your hand in mine Picturesque, all things at sundown Awaiting shadow, you marvel at how All the colors get soaked backed by Earth’s crust So rest your head on my weary shoulder Light retires thus Mache moon (make it your gaze) hung taciturn and dim Solace (bask in her gentle) in dark, engulfing, chill, and grim (and tender glaze) It’s a Barnum & Bailey world, babe So, rest that heavy head on my shoulder dead Before it fades Lungs of smoke and mind malaise Ash fingers Ember lips agape Dusted knees and Dirtied hands Escape Artificial glow of a sun that once shown Reminders so taunting Memories so teasing Recalls so loving and Refrains so pleasing Stare at the clock Stare it alone Phony glow of what once was shown Creek of spring, rustle of sheet At least they whisper to me Rest your head on my weary shoulder Rest your head on my weary shoulder (Weary shoulder, weary shoulder) At least they whisper Whisper to me As I writhe and as I wring Crack of wood Tussle of feet At least they whisper to me Soft voices in my ear

VI. @ sunset writhing, decomposition, refrain, artifice this is one of my favorite efforts in songwriting as a form. lyrically and musically, it feels very honest to me. and im most proud. light retires thus ! One of many songs inspired by the ever daunting Grapevine. thank you for listening, if at all. photos by xiana ofc

V. “Sat/Waited” when my face had blush when my voice was tough when it rushed, my blood, i guess— when my hips had wood when my heels were nude when my walk was brood i guess— when my eyes rolled back when my love was lash for fuck all, im such an ass i guess— i sat/waited photos: @xianamireya

i wish i were drunk all the time: nothing but love to all the “patrons”— all the friends that had a drink ((or two)) for the filming of this video,, my company is yours eternal ! i had a lot of fun editing this footage and chopping up your glittering, sometimes inebriated faces. @xianamireya AGAIN behind the camera and @goldsteinsbeer as the most local of locales almost through the EP, so thank you to everyone for listening