BAILEN / Itai

BAILEN’s gorgeous harmonies, striking arrangements, and evocative songwriting spring from a very deep well. Growing up in New York City, siblings David and Daniel (twins) and their sister Julia Bailen were raised by their professional orchestral-musician parents, and the young trio immersed themselves in a record collection that included Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and the Band. Their amazing three-part harmonies have been compared to the Staves and Fleet Foxes; however, on their debut album, Thrilled To Be Here, BAILEN have created something all their own. Produced by Grammy-winner John Congleton (St. Vincent, Manchester Orchestra, the War on Drugs), BAILEN’s shiny gleam and meticulous songcraft combine with the group’s unusual self-awareness, musicality, and bite.

Named one of Sofar Sounds’ Artists to Watch in 2018, BAILEN has toured or collaborated with the Lone Bellow, Amos Lee, and Joseph, among many others. Modern, melodic, and soulful, BAILEN is twisting pop music in new directions—an undeniable and welcome new arrival. 

Itai is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter from South Orange, New Jersey currently based in Boston. His debut EP, Postcard, was released in 2021 on all streaming platforms, and he has since performed all around Boston. He is currently working on lots of new music and plans to release more in early 2023.