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The Great Beforetimes brings a raw, mid-apocalyptic take to emo-trad and folk punk. Comprising core members Ærn Stapel, Ceili Gallante, and Taimir Gore, the group crafts intimate, weathered songs that collide ancestral folk motifs with urgent, modern anxieties. Their sound sits at the intersection of perseverance and reflection—think lyrical storytelling, gritty acoustic textures, and a DIY spirit that keeps the music feeling immediate and real.
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The musical character
Rooted in a shared love of storytelling and music that carries weight, The Great Beforetimes has built a dedicated following through authentic releases and a steady presence on Bandcamp and Vocal Rest Records channels. Fans describe their work as emotionally honest, poetically blunt, and unafraid to explore liminal spaces between hope and survival.
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Whether you’re new to their material or a longtime listener, securing your seats for their live performances supports a truly independent act delivering one-of-a-kind shows that feel current and intimate at the same time.
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Discography highlights anchor the project: the 2024 album The Set Down: a crip's journal from the 9th apocalypse and the 2022 self-titled release The Great Beforetimes. Notable singles include Calming Down (2021), Slime Mold (2023), and February (2024). The band’s 2025 tour features a Richmond, VA stop at The Camel on February 18, 2025, with Sister Wife Sex Strike and Doom Scroll, and a May 24, 2025 appearance at Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books in Lovingston, VA. For fans and newcomers alike, these performances offer a prime chance to experience their mid-apocalyptic storytelling live.
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Connect with The Great Beforetimes through their official channels on Bandcamp and Vocal Rest Records, and explore their Linktree for a consolidated hub of social handles and news updates.
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Discography highlights anchor the project: the 2024 album The Set Down: a crip's journal from the 9th apocalypse and the 2022 self-titled release The Great Beforetimes. Notable singles include Calming Down (2021), Slime Mold (2023), and February (2024). The band’s 2025 tour features a Richmond, VA stop at The Camel on February 18, 2025, with Sister Wife Sex Strike and Doom Scroll, and a May 24, 2025 appearance at Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books in Lovingston, VA. For fans and newcomers alike, these performances offer a prime chance to experience their mid-apocalyptic storytelling live.
Connect with The Great Beforetimes through their official channels on Bandcamp and Vocal Rest Records, and explore their Linktree for a consolidated hub of social handles and news updates.
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Upcoming shows and venues provide an opportunity to experience their dynamic performances up close. If you’re near Richmond or Lovingston in 2025, you’ll want to secure your seats early through your trusted ticket source.
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