The Affectionates emerged from the gritty Durham, NC house party scene as a new original indie rock band early in 2014, The Affectionates sound is a kaleidoscope of of lo-fi, guitar pop, electronica, and folk. Buoying a line between Townes Van Zandt-esque lyrical weight and The Pixies exuberance, the band describes their music as a big loud fun wall of articulate sounds and discrete melodies. In May 2016, The Affectionates along with their recently-signed-to label 10 Foot Woody Records released a five song EP titled What To Build, Who To Destroy...the first of two with a full length planed for Spring 2018 release. incorrigible french fry stealers. auto-likes internet cats, loves making DIY music videos. Durham, NC indie pop band.