Split Screens

Split Screens is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Jesse Cafiero. Born out of the inspiring move from the east coast to California, Split Screens began as Jesse's creative outlet on the side, slowly taking it's shape while he was busy making his name in San Francisco as a bass player, playing at times in the backing bands of bay area mainstays like Thao Nguyen, John Vanderslice and Ezra Furman.

Crafted entirely at the enigmatic Coyote Hearing Studios in Oakland, CA, Split Screens' debut self-titled EP was produced and engineered by Jeremy Black (Apollo Sunshine). Highlighting the unique voice of the lap steel guitar, Jesse sang and played the majority of instruments on the record, along with the talents of drummer Rory O'Connor (Tycho, Com Truise) and vibraphonist Geneva Harrison (Rachel Goodrich). The result is a dreamy compilation of songs blending between the themes of life and loss, at moments trance-like and reflective, at other times driven with cacophonous intensity. With the recent transition from studio project to live band, Split Screens has taken the exciting step of performing in the bay area and beyond.