MUSIC
Lead vocalist of Palehound, El Kempner is photographed, on a patterned carpeted floor in a large indoor space, wearing a black tie‑dye shirt with a white eight‑ball‑like design, ripped dark pants, and black shoes. Warm lighting softens the beige and red walls behind them, which are covered with posters and ads, creating a quiet, candid moment in a public hallway.

Palehound

Brooklyn, NY

This musical brainchild of El Kempner — who’s recently shared stages with the likes of Big Thief and boygenius — turns anxious confessionals and jagged guitar lines into indie rock songs that hit like serrated diary entries. Although performing as a five-piece at Sled, Palehound’s devastating-yet-triumphant stage presence can be previewed on their fifth album, the 2024 release Live at First Congregational Church - a solo performance recorded while on tour with Adrianne Lenker.

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