Deerlady is a rock band based in Brooklyn, NY and fronted by singer-bassist Mali Obomsawin (Odanak Abenaki). Their debut album Greatest Hits was independently released in 2024 and became an underground sensation after anonymously premiering the track “There, There” on the acclaimed FX series “Reservation Dogs.”

Described as shoegaze, Indigenous-gothic, and folk-tinged, Deerlady’s explosively precious soundscapes mark the band’s unique sound. Influenced equally by Townes Van Zandt and Glenn Branca, the group has recently expanded from a duo to a four-piece band and gained notoriety for their adventurous live performances. They are currently touring the US and Canada.

“totally captivating”
– Thurston Moore, Sonic Youth (2026)

“they provided fest’s most unabashed invitation to rock the fuck out.”
– Brad Sanders, STEREOGUM (2026)

“headbang while you weep.”
– Lars Gotrich, NPR (2024)