The Corner Laughers

“Sometimes a band come along that are pretty damn hard not to be smitten by, like looking into the eyes of a tiny kitten, you'd have to be made of stone not to feel something. The Corner Laughers are one of those bands … Prepare to fall in love.” -- A Musical Priority

Northern California indie pop/folk outfit THE CORNER LAUGHERS have been weaving a rich tapestry of timeless sounds and lyricism since the early 2000s to ever-increasing acclaim, solidifying their quintessential lineup of Karla Kane (vocals, ukulele), Khoi Huynh (bass, vocals and more), KC Bowman (guitar, vocals and more) and Charlie Crabtree (drums) on their 2015 breakthrough album MATILDA EFFECT. When last we left our heroes, they'd spent five years crafting its followup, the band's Big Stir Records debut TEMESCAL TELEGRAPH, only to have its release date coincide with the onset of the 2020 pandemic. In a musical miracle for troubled times, the album's themes and musical settings resonated with the unease of the year and offered solace for the losses and isolation of that bleak miniature era. The global music press took note: Goldmine Magazine called it “a wonderfully enticing triumph,” The Swindonian labeled it “a magical otherworld, idyllic and innocent and yet poignant in its many charms,” and Shindig! Magazine's five-star review concluded “Every track is absolutely brilliant, brimming with vim and vigor.” In the end, the album was not just a leap forward for the band, but a lifeline of comfort for fans old and new.

The Corner Laughers have received international radio airplay and reviews; had multiple songs in national retail campaigns; toured the UK/Europe and performed both locally and abroad with artists including Mike Viola, Three Minute Tease (Anton Barbeau, with Morris Windsor and Andy Metcalfe of The Soft Boys), Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), Martin Newell, Sophie Madeleine, Tristen, and The Moore Brothers.