Starling, Total Wife at Rubies on Five Points

Los Angeles alternative band Starling debut with *Forgive Me*, a raw, self-recorded album shaped by confusion, frustration, love, and loss. Written over a year and tracked in sheds, apartments, and garages, the project captures an unfiltered DIY ethos. Mixed by drummer Erik Sathrum Johnson and mastered by Greg Obis, the record balances intimacy with explosive dynamics—heard in tracks like “Quiet” and the yearning yet upbeat “I Can Be Convinced.” Closing with the sprawling “Keep It,” Starling channels tension through contrast and distortion. *Forgive Me* stands as a deeply personal statement, with every sound deliberately crafted and unmistakably their own.