Suppressed-punk ballads - where a painter's eye meets a protest singer's nerve.
Tether the Star is an indie-rock / art-pop trio from Seattle, WA, blending songwriting with visual art, experimental textures, and cinematic arrangements.
With influences spanning 80s art rock to 90s alternative and modern indie, their sound is intimate and cinematic, rooted in both introspection and social commentary.
Band Members:
maëry(Mary) lanahan (she/her) - songwriting, vocals, guitar, piano, visual art - @maerylanahan
Brian DeWeese (he/him) - drums, many hats - @briandeweese
Connor Hall (he/him) - synths - @connorhall_513 also @greatcommathanks
In the Press
"Thoughtful, slightly surreal, and unafraid to make beauty out of discomfort."
Songplode (https://songplode.art/2026/06/15/tether-the-star-turn-social-media-anxiety-into-a-sharp-new-protest-song/)
"A band unafraid to challenge both themselves and their audience."
No Transmission (https://notransmission.com/tether-the-star-deliver-a-powerful-critique-of-modern-consumer-culture-on-degeneration/)
"A rare balance between artistic experimentation and accessibility."
HellaFuzz (https://hellafuzz.com/tether-the-star-degeneration/)
"Hits hard, holds nothing back, and leaves you thinking."
Buzzy Band (https://buzzyband.com/tether-the-star-degeneration/)
"A band with both something to say and the craft to say it."
Rock Era Magazine (https://rockeramagazine.com/degeneration-tether-star/)
https://www.obscuresound.com/2025/12/tether-the-star-stand-here/
https://www.lostinthemanor.co.uk/blog/litm-rock-picks-featuring-joshua-woo-fiona-amaka-sutlej-and-more
https://www.cougarmicrobes.com/2026/06/cougar-microbes-selects-indie-rock-june-2026-13/
