The Y Axes

The Y Axes are a San Francisco-based indie outfit who play a unique blend of dreamy, synth-glossed pop and rhythmically robust rock. Having initially formed as a recording project by vocalist Alexi Rose Belchere and guitarist Devin Nelson, the duo decided to take on the project full time after premiering a set of songs at their space and prom-themed joint birthday party in July 2011. Bassist Jack Sundquist and drummer Paul Conroy joined in 2015 and early 2018 respectively to contribute their groovy and heavy rhythms to the quartet’s energetic recorded and live performance. Their sound has been described by Consequence of Sound as “strange mix of joy and existential dread” and their performance has been earned them the label of being “one of San Francisco’s most energetic bands” by The Bay Bridged. Their latest album, “No Waves” was mixed and produced by Aaron Hellam in Oakland, California and released June 6, with videos for singles “Moon” directed by George S. Rosenthal and “Get Away” released shortly after.

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KQED : The Y Axes Want You to 'Slide' Into Their DMs
KQED : The Y Axes Want You to 'Slide' Into Their DMs

If you didn't know any better, you might think The Y Axes' "Slide" had emerged at some point on the early-'90s indie underground. On first listen, it sounds like a bright-eyed guitar-pop band like Throwing Muses borrowed some dark clouds from British shoegaze contemporaries (think: Slowdive, Lush) and ran headfirst into a rain shower


Le Futurewave : Introducing The Y Axes – Slide
Le Futurewave : Introducing The Y Axes – Slide

The Y Axes, a San Francisco-based indie outfit, debuted their new single Slide today. Cool guitar and drum work result in an immersive soundscape. A powerful voice rises above the background music and expresses the profound lyrics with perfection.


Impose Magazine : THE Y AXES, “UMBRA”
Impose Magazine : THE Y AXES, “UMBRA”

San Francisco’s pop/rock collective The Y Axes – comprised of Alexi Belchere (vocals), Devin Nelson (guitar/vocals), Nick Schneider (drums), and Jack Sundquist (bass) – has always claimed that they are “pop music from the future.”


Consequence of Sound : San Francisco’s The Y Axes share the Origins of their new song “Empty Space”
Consequence of Sound : San Francisco’s The Y Axes share the Origins of their new song “Empty Space”

The lead single from the pop punk outfit's upcoming album, No Waves


AV Club : The Y Axes’ “Monsters” makes alienation sound anthemic
AV Club : The Y Axes’ “Monsters” makes alienation sound anthemic

One of the most difficult things for bands to nail down is a voice that complements the music. There are countless bands that have great singers and great songs, but the two just don’t match, and it ends up relegating them to the realm of “nice but forgettable.”