Fern Murphy Album Release w/ Sonia @ HI-FI Indy General admission, limited seating --- Fern Murphy is a dream pop and shoegaze band from Indianapolis, Indiana, consisting of Gabriel Adams, Leah Foster, Travis Brown, Jason Bales, and Gilberto Huerta. The band was originally formed by Gabriel Adams alongside former members Tommy Behan and Benjamin Pearson, whose early contributions helped shape Fern Murphy’s sonic foundation as a unique shoegaze band, native to the Midwest. From the outset, Fern Murphy distinguished themselves through meticulous arrangements that blend shoegaze, dream pop, and experimental elements into lush, introspective soundscapes. Their debut Demo EP (2018) introduced a sound defined by ambient guitars, restrained vocals, and a clear connection to their indie and alternative roots. This foundation evolved into the more expansive and immersive shoegaze textures heard on their second EP, Gringo Love (2019). In 2021, Fern Murphy released their debut full-length double album, Violet Hours, a defining milestone that established their voice within the genre and earned them regional recognition as a band that emerged organically from the Midwest independent music scene. Since then, Fern Murphy has shared stages with influential artists including Beach House and DIIV. After a brief hiatus in 2023, the band returned in 2024 with their third EP, Driftless, further expanding their sound through deeper psychedelic influence and a more atmospheric production approach. This progression has culminated in their forthcoming sophomore album, via negative, scheduled for release July 31st, 2026.