“The band crafts an anthem that speaks directly to listeners searching for meaning amid chaos. 'Under, Over' captures the tension between individual struggle and collective strength, building momentum through each verse until it reaches a chorus that demands participation rather than passive listening. ...Waterplanet’s latest single 'Under, Over' proves indie-rock can still move mountains when message meets melody.” - Stanley Gatero
BIO
Waterplanet is the project of Baltimore-based songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Millie Landrum and James Hesser. With driving melodies and intertwining harmonies, the pair alternate vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion, and other instruments to create music that blurs the lines between pop, rock and psych-folk. Known for their playful yet introspective style, Waterplanet has toured throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeast.
Their cinematic storytelling has echoes of: the B-52s, Wilco, The Velvet Underground, Flaming Lips, Violent Femmes, Pixies, Patti Smith, and other ground-breaking artists. Shelly Yakus, engineer to John Lennon, U2, and countless others, said Waterplanet's recordings were ahead of their time, and that they conjured animated movies in his mind.
“Under, Over” was the first single from Waterplanet's new EP, “Spell It Out”, which released October 24, 2025.
Previous releases include: Never Far (2020) , Ghost-Hypnotic (2016) and Songs for Holiday Living I & II (2018 & 2019) .
New EP (10/24/2025)
New Single (09/05/2025)
Press Photos
Photo: Greg Dohler
Photo: Greg Dohler
“There’s so much magic within this song that is barely over two minutes long. Truthfully, the entire EP [Never Far] could have just been “Girl” on repeat five times and I would still be elated. If you can make me want to dance while simultaneously making me sad, then you’ve got my full attention and Waterplanet has done exactly that.” - Sam Reed
— “GIRL” GO LISTEN TO WATERPLANET! (Review on Indie Band Guru)