16 Underground has been played on NTS shows including The NTS Breakfast Show , with Chasing A Comfort first played on 25 July 2025.

16 Underground is a Southern California quartet consisting of Edward Barraza (guitar, keyboards), Ashley Tarin (vocals), Andrés Sanchez (guitar), and Christian Ramos (drums). The band distinguishes itself from the crowded guitar-rock scene by blending trip-hop aesthetics, shoegaze influences, and sultry vocal delivery into a unique atmospheric sound.

Their debut EP Drifting Deeper (Strange View Records) showcases the band's ability to create moody, layered compositions that prioritize subtlety over aggressive rock dynamics. Standout tracks like "Can You Hear Me" and "Chasing A Comfort" feature Tarin's distinctive vocals wafting over jangly guitars, prominent basslines, and keyboard washes.

16 Underground successfully navigates unconventional musical territory, creating what's been described as a "kaleidoscope of sound" that sets them apart from their contemporaries through controlled restraint and atmospheric depth.