CLARION - Blue Fairy Tour 2026

Formed almost by accident during a shared lockout in East LA, the members of Clarion came together to write music in late 2023. Anthony, Saya, and Joseph had all been part of the local DIY scene in East Los Angeles, and in 2024 they decided to record the songs they’d been writing in a quick three-day sprint. They experimented with techniques like layering multiple amps in stereo—panned left to right with different tones—to create the illusion of two guitarists. They tried every idea that came to mind, allowing the songs to fully take shape rather than being rushed. The result is an immersive and youthful blend of shoegaze, post-punk, and Japanese rock. These recordings became their debut EP, simply titled Clarion.

The song “Hello Juliet” from that EP quickly gained traction on TikTok when a fan-made video started going viral. Singer and bassist Saya Oliva says of the song, “The song is about wanting to make things right with someone.” Guitarist Anthony Sanchez adds, “I ended up writing the riff and the song after one of my best friends passed away, and we weren’t on the best of terms when it happened, so the lyrics really reflect that feeling of regret—of wanting to start over.”

From there, they were catapulted from their local DIY scene to a much bigger stage. After signing with Broke Records in 2025, “Hello Juliet” continued to grow and reach more listeners; it currently has more than 55 million streams across platforms. Opportunities to tour with artists like Violent Vira, Rehash, Mexican Slum Rats, and Mind’s Eye followed in 2025 as the band honed their live set and added touring drummer Javier Flores. Determined to truly earn their touring stripes in 2026, they’re hitting the road to support shoegaze legends Panchiko and embark on their own national headlining tour. As busy as they are, community remains at the heart of Clarion. You can still find them jumping onstage at their local Dennys for a sold-out DIY show or hosting their annual Christmas charity benefit show in Pomona.

When they aren’t on tour, they’re back in the room where it all began—jamming, debating, refining, and crafting a sound big enough to fill the space around them. Building on the success of their debut EP, they’ve released a handful of singles leading up to *Blue Fairy*, their new EP out now.