You might assume Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell of Overcoats are sisters, judging by their easy chemistry onstage—but they’re just good buds. The New York band’s name implies either a cozy comfort or a stalwart shelter against the wintery, sometimes painful world; and fittingly, the vulnerability of Overcoats’ oeuvre might necessitate such an emotional shield. The band are currently on a sold-out tour with Mitski, another pop-bleeding heart.
In this installment of Pickathon Slab Sessions, Overcoats perform a breezy version of “I Don’t Believe in Us,” a song about letting go of a relationship that’s no longer healthy, despite the love that remains. The pair harmonize their folk- and bluegrass-infused vocals and coordinate their dance moves, gazing deeply into each other’s eyes and grinning while drummer Joao Gonzalez keeps a bouncy beat.
As always, this episode of the Slab Sessions was produced by the excellent folks at Half Stop Sessions.
