When the Indio band Whitewater opened for former Kyuss frontman John Garcia in July at Pappy and Harriet’s , the crowd went home buzzing about a group they couldn’t find on Apple Music or Spotify. That’s because Whitewater hasn’t released an official recording — and that’s exactly how members want it, for now.

During a recent interview in Indio, frontman and guitarist Jason Zembo said Whitewater’s momentum has grown entirely through “word of mouth” after live performances. The band has spent the past two years writing and rehearsing. Drummer Daniel Duardo added, “It’s not laziness or that we’re unwilling,” noting Whitewater has about 20 songs written.

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