Lo Pony is a queer folk group based in Portland, Oregon. Known for their intricate three-part harmonies, dreamy soundscapes, and quirky social media presence, they have shared stages with artists like Katy Kirby, Chris Pureka, and Anna Tivel, and built up a dedicated following within the queer community. Their EP, “Elephant Sky,” is an exploration of loss, nostalgia, and an appreciation for the slow beauty of everyday life. This tender 6-song debut features Lo Pony’s signature blend of delicate vocals and lush, expansive instrumentals reminiscent of the sweeping landscapes of the Shasta Valley region where the songs originate.

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For thirty years, David Bazan has been writing about what it means to believe in something-and what it means when those beliefs fray. When Pedro the Lion released It’s Hard to Find a Friend in 1998, Bazan was already a keen observer of moral and existential conflict, capturing minor human disappointments with devastating attention. By the time Control came out, his writing had sharpened, slicing through suburban politeness and the American dream with pinpoint precision. For over a decade, he built Pedro the Lion into one of indie rock’s most quietly radical projects, chronicling doubt, faith, guilt, and the messy pursuit of grace in a way that felt both deeply personal and universally resonant.