The Millburns, a rambunctious five-piece from Baton Rouge, is a band on the move. With a sound that recalls the candy-coated pop hits of the ’50s and ’60s combined with the acidity of ’90s rock, the group brings a Beatles-meets-Pixies vibe to the local music scene. They’re building a fan base the old-fashioned way—and prepping a debut album for later this year—by simply doing what they love and having fun with it.
Anyone who’s caught one of their shows can tell you that The Millburns have a playful, quirky side. You might know them from their logo, “The Face,” a dark silhouette of a man stickered and stapled all over town. The identity behind the face remains a mystery, and the band isn’t revealing it.
But The Millburns possess just as much artistry as they do humor. “We want to make our music the best it can be,” says singer and lyricist Ben Nelson. That shows when they take the stage.