Widemouth – “Raincoat”
Widemouth, a Chicago-based band, has released a new single titled "Raincoat." The band is noted for their unique sound that strays from traditional alt-country, drawing comparisons to artists like Phoebe Bridgers. Their debut album, featuring the track "No Gasoline," is set to be released on May 29, 2026.
- ▪Widemouth describes themselves as a hot indie band from Chicago.
- ▪The new single "Raincoat" showcases their distinct sound and vocal interplay.
- ▪The band started by playing covers of Big Thief songs.
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| Original publisher | Stereogum |
| Canonical URL | https://stereogum.com/2499661/widemouth-raincoat/music/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 14:41:33 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T14:51:11.084Z |
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