With a focus on lyrics Joshua writes tales pulled from life experience and observation. Pain, suffering, hope, and love are common motives looking to strike an authentic balance of the struggles and joys of life. The band uses melody, rhythm, and harmony to conjure a whole experience that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. Whalen and the Willows are a master class on soul and authenticity.

Prairie Clamor is a strange sprawling explosive totally tubular weird-pop project helmed by William Bjorndal of Austin, MN. Under the guise of a ‘semi-ficticious’ band, Bjorndal confronts The Actual Clamor of Existence through sump pumps, ducks, dirty rivers, and sweeping savannas of maximalist bedroom pop. Prairie Clamor’s freakyfresh debut song cycle Next 7 Exits is available now on the media outlet of your choosing.