What started out as friends writing bedroom-pop songs in basements and bedrooms in Upstate New York became one of the summer’s sweetest sensations. The five-piece band pulls at heartstrings, bringing back memories of teenage heartache and creating a sense of belonging through lyrics that tell stories of basic human connection. Shallow Alcove is an adorably, beautifully creative DIY folk band that refreshingly reflects on relationships and what it’s like to grow in and out of love.