Emerging from the vibrant San Diego indie scene, Poems have created an EP that captures the complex experience of young adulthood, exploring self-discovery, vulnerability and the quiet battles we face with our own minds.

From the first notes of “Placebo”, lightly fuzzy guitars and nuanced, commanding vocals pull listeners into a world of reflection and emotional honesty. Half-Life conveys a lived experienced, and a sense of wrestling with internal tension and the fragile beauty of confronting one’s own anxieties.

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“NFS (Naked For Science)” builds on this foundation, exploring the interplay between identity, medication and personal vulnerability. Sparse and carefully chosen lyrics leave room for reflection, while the vocals have a cool detached energy reminiscent of early 2000’s UK indie rock.

“Afterparty” is a track that ties the narrative together with more depth. It portrays the inner dialogue of someone navigating anxiety and self expectation, set against shimmering and pulsing guitar lines that underscores the tension inherent in the song. Produced by Billy Foster (Fontaines D.C., Wet Leg), mixed by John Catlin (Inhaler), and mastered by John Greenham (Billie Eilish), Half-Life gives the band’s vulnerability a lot of space to breathe while retaining a crisp and professional sound.

Poems turn personal struggle into music that resonates beyond just their experiences. Each track is a careful balance of tension, reflection and hope, proving that indie rock can be both introspective and captivating.

This is a band growing into its identity, unafraid to explore the messy, complicated terrain of the mind.

About Poems

Poems began releasing music in 2021 and expanded in 2022 with two new members, solidifying their sound as a full indie rock outfit.

The band has performed at venues across California, including Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, The Music Box in San Diego, and Brick and Mortar in San Francisco, opening for acts such as The Never Ending Fall.

Their first EP West Coast was released in 2024, followed by Half-Life in 2025. Poems explore themes of anxiety, identity, and coming of age themes blending UK-inspired indie rock textures with personal storytelling.

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