Queers Have More Fun - Interview in Reckless Magazine
“Pillowprince are carving out a space that’s loud, raw, and impossible to ignore” — Loud Women
“Punchy, raw, and bold, Pillowprince has entered the rock scene in a big way” — The Luna Collective
“pretty, baby! is for the people who live for messy guitar tones, for hooks that hit you in the gut, and for the feeling that …everything will be okay if you play it loud enough. This is absolutely worth your time.” — APPPPC
“Pillowprince harnesses that classic punk spirit but delivers it through a lush, indie rock sheen, punctuated by shimmering guitars and an irresistibly catchy hook that practically demands a sweaty, shouting singalong in a basement show or festival crowd…
…pretty, baby! is a reminder of what makes underground music essential: it dares to be personal, political, and fun all at once. Pillowprince aren’t just one to watch — they’re already here, loud and clear.” — We Write About Music
“I love bands that are unsecondguessable! Bands that suggest one direction of travel and then subvert expectations. I love bands that mix up genres and invent a few new ones along the way (ambient grunge?) I love bands that are not trying to be different but are just naturally not part of the pack. And for all those reasons and more, I love Pillowprince!”
— The Big Takeover
“…Care About stands out for its unflinching emotional clarity and unwavering call to action — a raw, reverberating outcry that mourns loss while demanding presence, empathy, and accountability.”
— Atwood Magazine
“…topical, timely, and essential for everyone…”
— Ones to Watch
“Pillowprince shows the beauty that thrives within a community where radical acceptance and shared joy aren’t inhibited by false norms imposed by people...
…this band is important; it helps that their music is absolutely infectious and brilliant in its own right.”
— Everything Is Noise
“…poignant lyricism paired with good-natured satire culminating into an impressive signature sound.”
— Get Some Magazine
“Pillowprince flips the script—choosing laughter, loud guitars, and unfiltered joy over fear. A must-hear for fans of cathartic, high-energy resistance.”
— Last Day Deaf
“...a catchy, clever, and integral piece of queer art…
…relatable and jabbing lyrics, fun melodies, catchy hooks, and above all…TRUTH!”
— Start Track
“Some breakup songs wallow in misery - ‘Mercurial’ throws a party in the wreckage. The Oakland trio’s debut single transforms relationship autopsy into shoegaze celebration…”
— B-Side Guys
“…has cemented itself amongst the underground Indie scene as a freshly modern take on the traditional tropes of Shoegaze melancholy…
Fans of Wolf Alice and first-wavers like Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine will appreciate the melodious ebb and flow between Indie Pop and ambient 80s Dream Rock that Pillowprince have to offer.”
— Boot Magazine
“…a band that manages to merge the best of alternative rock with shoegaze, providing a freshness that is difficult to ignore.
That ability to move between dramatic and playful gives Pillowprince a unique versatility, making them stand out within a scene that can sometimes feel saturated…”
— Oleada
“…from the deep Oakland Indie/underground scene are the doomy/shoegazy Pillowprince. With great songcraft and introspective lyrics, it hits the healing spot just right in these turbulent times”
— Ghost Cult Magazine