Origami Angel (w/ Equipment, Magazine Beach)

Origami Angel are a two-piece indie emo rock group from the greater Washington DC area, bringing heavy guitars and drumbeats to the genre.

The band has released 4 EPs, 6 singles, and 2 full-length LPs to date. Their EP Gen 3 had nods to the Pokémon franchise in its lyrics and album art, and other songs on their other EPs also focused on the role of video games in the band members’ upbringings. Their first LP, Somewhere City, is a concept record about a fictional place of comfort that only exists as a mindset. The lyrics on Somewhere City center around overcoming hardships through strong friendships, and this would continue to be a theme for the duo. Two of the singles for that record were leaked early via an ARG held by the band and Chatterbot records. The second Origami Angel album, GAMI GANG, was released on April 30, 2021, expanding on their sound but still focusing on upbeat themes.

re: turn, released on September 30, 2022, explored a lighter tone similar to that in Quiet Hours. In the same week, DEPART was released using heavy guitars and screaming vocals to display the versatility of the group. In April of 2023, the single Thank You, New Jersey was released, taking inspiration from surf culture to further expand their sound.