Foliage
Summary
The Inland Empire can either suffocate you or make you work even harder. For the past 10 years, Manuel Joseph Walker’s prolific output as Foliage has helped him become a widely recognized figurehead in modern Shoegaze. A chameleonic producer, Walker draws from the broader palettes of Post-Punk while slyly incorporating textures and ideas from Hip-Hop and Electronic records, revealing ephemeral but lasting impressions that feel simultaneously intimate and ritualistic, something you can listen to in your headphones late at night or shout along with a cold lager in your hand. His song “It’s Time” has been featured in nearly 19K TikToks from brands such as Le Creuset, F1, & Netflix. With his latest single “Missing Hearts”, featuring a music video he directed, Walker has produced his most arena-ready tune yet. With millions of streams and a reputation for unforgettable live performances, Foliage has evolved from best-kept secret to cornerstone of Indie's next generation of hitmakers. In the wake of their first full-length record in six years on the way, Foliage is poised to make a massive splash at this year’s SXSW and all through 2026.
- Format: Rock
- Category: Rock
- Event Type: showcase
- Presented By: n/a
Contributors
- Foliage
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