Crafting a thoughtful, pastoral style of indie rock that employs a dedicated violinist in addition to guitar, bass, and drums, the Ophelias were formed by Cincinnati, Ohio high school students already active on the music scene. Coming from diverse musical backgrounds that included classical performance, garage rock, and surf bands, they emerged from early rehearsals with a mature, low-key chamber pop that they introduced on their first album, Creature Native. Self-released in 2015, it led to a record deal with Joyful Noise Recordings.
Singer, guitarist, and main songwriter S...