Sister Species

Fronted by accordionist/songwriter Emily Kastrul (Betazoid), chamber-pop septet Sister Species is known for their thoughtful, dynamic arrangements and opulent three-part trumpet harmonies. Sister Species’ full-length records Light Exchanges (2020), Heavy Things Do Move (2018), and Closer Now (2016) have been hailed by music critics as “warm and luminous,” showcasing Kastrul’s vision and ability to lead 6 other band members “through the chaos to something beautiful”.

"Chamber pop from Minneapolis filled out by golden three-part trumpet, with a lyrical approach both wry and tender"

Bandcamp 'New & Notable'

With an eye for astronomical and botanical wonders, Kastrul's songs range in topic from the inevitable heat death of the universe to dogs running through bogs. Featuring the 3-part trumpet section of Jake Baldwin (McNasty Brass Band), Noah Ophoven-Baldwin (Percheron, Realtree), and Sten Johnson (McNasty Brass Band, New Sound Underground), guitarist Willow Waters (The Earth Tones, Still Unstill), bassist Maddie Thies (The Earth Tones), and drummer Lars Johnson (McNasty Brass Band, Radiochurch), Sister Species’ full ensemble supports Kastrul’s intimate and intricate songwriting.

Sister Species' fourth studio album, Lena in the Bog (2024), is out now on Aura Vortex Records.