Arc Iris

Los Angeles art-pop trio Arc Iris fuses story-based songs with dense electronic and orchestral arrangements. The group, which began as the solo project of Jocie Adams, formerly of <a href="spotify:artist:27aJr79YUyfK5ZrcFxF5u0" data-name="The Low Anthem">The Low Anthem</a> includes keyboardist and sample artist Zach Tenorio-Miller and drummer Ray Belli. Arc Iris released its acclaimed self-titled debut in 2014 on ANTI/Bella Union. Subsequently, the band toured with artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:7bcbShaqKdcyjnmv4Ix8j6" data-name="St. Vincent">St. Vincent</a> , <a href="spotify:artist:2rDxtYUzTAYJJE3Bl3Z5IN" data-name="Jeff Tweedy">Jeff Tweedy</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:1jSaZgaKHmgc7VTgML528r" data-name="Clap Your Hands Say Yeah">Clap Your Hands Say Yeah</a>. The group’s sophomore record, “Moon Saloon,” released on Bella Union in August 2016, represents a natural progression from the first album’s whimsical explorations and energetic diversity. Produced by the group and mixed by electronic producer David Wrench of <a href="spotify:artist:6nB0iY1cjSY1KyhYyuIIKH" data-name="FKA twigs">FKA twigs</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:7A0awCXkE1FtSU8B0qwOJQ" data-name="Jamie xx">Jamie xx</a> fame, “Moon Saloon” showcases beat-heavy melodies and textural, groove-riding rhythms. Following the release of “Moon Saloon,” the band toured a complete re-imagination of <a href="spotify:artist:5hW4L92KnC6dX9t7tYM4Ve" data-name="Joni Mitchell">Joni Mitchell</a>’s ‘Blue’. In late 2017, Arc Iris teamed up with <a href="spotify:artist:34XlPCFfB4vT7P1ekWq9Jc" data-name="Guster">Guster</a>’s lead singer, Ryan Miller to form the offshoot band, Bwahaha, and in early 2018, Arc Iris joined <a href="spotify:artist:6hk7Yq1DU9QcCCrz9uc0Ti" data-name="Kimbra">Kimbra</a> on her North American tour. On August 16th, 2018, the band announced the release of Icon of Ego, their third full length.