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Praise for Bachelor

“two slow-burn songwriters who sound like they compounded each other’s daring on their first single, ‘Anything at All’…the track continually builds and bristles, starting with a skulking bass line and peaking with an onslaught of frenetic guitars.” – The New York Times

“The songs combine vivid imagery rooted in intimacy and desire with a gnawing fear of climate change and walking alone at night, among other things. The relationship between ambient anxiety and warm, immediate comfort provides the album’s central tension, in its own way a reminder of why it’s nice to have a friend when everything else seems to be crumbling.” – Pitchfork

“collaborations between artists we know and love can turn into really inspiring music and that’s just happened [with Bachelor]” – NPR Music’s Bob Boilen on All Songs Considered

“‘Anything At All’ an expertly designed piece of indie rock: a tasteful bass bump anchors the track, while guitars, synths, and pianos flicker anxiously during the verses before a big guitar hook that’s all carom and crunch, like a tidal wave on repeat.” – Rolling Stone

“A groovy ballad all about unrequited, queer love, the sound feels fresh and new for both artists”  – Billboard

“highlight the duality between restraint and release…Bachelor appears to be a push for both Kempner and Duterte into a more eerie, post-punk direction that doesn’t compromise on intimacy.” – them.

“a sparkling mix of both artist’s distinctive sounds.” – NYLON

“an explosive new team-up dripping with fuzz…’Stay in the Car’ careens wildly, thrillingly, and full of feverish promise.” – MTV

“When two indie rockers beloved in their own right team up for a collaborative project, you know you’re in for a treat.” – UPROXX