Clarion

Formed, almost accidentally, in a shared east LA lockout, the members of Clarion came together to write music together in late 2023. Anthony, Saya and Joseph had all spent time in the local DIY scene of East Los Angeles and in 2024 decided to record the songs they had been writing in a quick three-day sprint. They layered multiple amps in stereo, panned left to right with different tones, to create an illusion of two guitarists and allowed the songs to become fully realized instead of rushed. The result is an immersive and youthful mix of shoegaze, post-punk, and Japanese rock that became their debut EP, Clarion.

The song “Hello Juliet” from that EP gained traction on TikTok when a fan-made video went viral. Of the song, singer and bassist Saya Oliva says “The song is about wanting to make it right with someone.” Guitarist Anthony Sanchez adds, “I ended up writing the riff and song after one of my best friends passed, and we weren't on the best of terms when it happened so the lyrics really reflect that feeling of regret, of wanting to start over.”

After signing with Broke Records in 2025, “Hello Juliet” grew to more than 55 million streams across platforms. The band toured with artists like Violent Vira, Rehash, Mexican Slum Rats, and Mind’s Eye, adding touring member Javier Flores on drums. In 2026 they supported shoegaze legends Panchiko and set out on a national headline tour. They also remain active in their community, playing DIY shows and hosting an annual Christmas charity benefit in Pomona.

When not on tour they return to jamming, debating, refining, and crafting a sound big enough to fill the room. Off their debut EP they have released singles leading into Blue Fairy, their new EP out now.