Naked Giants

About the Artist

Naked Giants’ live performances are a frenzied blend of garage-rock grit, psychedelic sprawl, and punked-out charisma that dares you not to move—or at least consider crowd surfing. Formed in Seattle, the trio built their following the old-school way: relentless touring, blown-out amps, and a reputation for melting the faces of anyone within a six-foot radius of the stage. Their chemistry is so tight it borders on telepathic, forged in years of friendship and countless hours jamming in basements before catching a break opening for Car Seat Headrest—an experience that sharpened their sound and stagecraft. Their shows often teeter between tight, blistering riffs and unexpected improvisational tangents, with drummer Henry LaVallee’s theatrical energy practically demanding a second spotlight. Tracks like “Slow Dance II” showcase their knack for balancing explosive noise with moments of surreal clarity—think chaos with a method, and maybe a few winks. And yes, fans still talk about that one set where guitarist Grant Mullen broke two strings mid-solo and somehow made the rest of it sound even better.