Guards

About

Founder and front-man of the garage rock band Willowz, Richie James Follin decided to start his solo project Guards in 2010 after returning from a European tour. With multiple ties to the indie music scene--friends in MGMT and Chairlift, as well as a sister in Cults, who he originally wrote songs for--Follin had plenty of collaborative help on his debut EP. Blending 1980s new wave with 1960s doo wop and hazy DIY production, Guards has managed to distinguish itself from the myriad of other acts trying to get ahead in the multifaceted music world.