“He’s written some of the heaviest, greatest rock riffs of all time. That’s served me tremendously”: How Harrison Whitford balances inspiration from Aerosmith guitarist dad Brad, boss Phoebe Bridgers and his devotion to alternate tunings

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Harrison Whitford performs at the Union Chapel on January 16, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Little/Redferns).

Harrison Whitford isn’t chained to his dad Brad Whitford’s sound or aesthetic. Evidence of the younger musician’s distance from Aerosmith is clear in Best of Kings, the debut release by his latest project, Attention Bird Utopia.

“I’m looking for sounds which excite me,” Whitford says. “it’s somewhat subversive, and the means of getting there changes with every song.”