Warper

Dream Pop Shoegaze Alt Rock Emo Slowcore

Warper is an alternative rock band from Colorado, formed by Jack McManaman (vocals, guitar, bass, songwriter) and Adam Gilsdorf (drums). Based in Loveland, the group has released multiple EPs and singles, gaining traction within the Colorado indie and shoegaze scene and will release their debut LP on Candlepin Records in October 2025. Warper's sound is characterized as "downer shoegaze" for its blend of heavy, distorted instrumentation and melancholy lyrics, a blend of alternative rock, shoegaze, dream pop and emo. The band frequently works with producer Corey Coffman, who records, mixes, and produces their releases in Loveland and sometimes provides backing vocals and percussion on some tracks.

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Oct 3, 2025

Something, Sometime

Warper, an alternative rock band from Colorado, is releasing their debut album "Something, Sometime" via Candlepin Records on October 3, 2025. Their music is characterized as "downer shoegaze" with heavy, distorted instrumentation and melancholy lyrics, appealing to fans of Gleemer, Seer Believer, Ridgeway, All Under Heaven and Souvenirs. The album will feature 9 songs blending elements of guitar-heavy alt-rock, shoegaze, dream pop, slowcore, and emo, produced by Corey Coffman of Gleemer in Loveland, CO with latest singles "Pull," "Forever," and "Jinx" now streaming everywhere.

Apr 30, 2021

Lateness

Lateness is Warper's three-song 2021 EP, the Loveland, Colorado band's follow-up to their debut single. Recorded and produced by Corey Coffman in Loveland, it deepens their "downer shoegaze" — heavy, distorted guitars and soft, melancholy melodies across "Felt," "Lateness" and "Gives Way."

Jan 31, 2020

If Anything/Headhang

If Anything/Headhang is Warper's first release — a two-song 2020 single from the Loveland, Colorado duo of Jack McManaman and Adam Gilsdorf. Produced by Corey Coffman, it's an early blast of the band's "downer shoegaze": heavy, distorted guitars under downcast melodies.

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