Lowertown (band)

Lowertown is an American indie rock duo formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2018. The group consists of Olivia Osby and Avsha Weinberg.^[1][2] Originally emerging from the Atlanta DIY scene, the duo later relocated to New York City.^[1] Their music blends elements of indie rock, folk, and experimental pop.^[3] The duo's first EP was released in 2021, titled Honeycomb, Bedbug.^[4] The duo's second EP, The Gaping Mouth, was released in early 2022.^[5] Their debut album, I Love to Lie, was released in 2022 via Dirty Hit.^[6] In 2023, Lowertown released their third EP titled Skin of My Teeth.^[7] The duo met in a high school math class and bonded over a shared interest in music.^[2][8] Weinberg is a classically trained pianist, while Osby began writing poetry at a young age, which has influenced the lyric-driven nature of their work. The band signed with Dirty Hit prior to graduating high school.^[8] The name "Lowertown" is derived from the Lower Town neighborhood in Ottawa, Canada, where the duo worked on early demos.^[9]