Fórn "The Departure Of Consciousness"

LP - $17.25
LP UPC: 765464057136
STREET DATE: 6/14/24
CAT#: VIS012
LABEL: Persistent Vision

A special, ten-year anniversary reissue of "The Departure of Consciousness", the debut LP from funeral sludge ensemble, FÓRN. Formed in 2012 during a particularly dismal and harsh Boston winter, FÓRN draws inspiration from their predecessors, Grief, Burning Witch and Noothgrush, while remaining true to their natural progression. The suffocating darkness and soul crushing heaviness of their debut is starkly evident as FÓRN channels its will to create their unique brand of cerebral funeral sludge.

Their 2014 debut, "The Departure of Consciousness", originally released via Vendetta Records and Gilead Media, took the doom and sludge world by surprise. It garnered instant critical acclaim, bringing them to prestigious festivals, stages, tours, and even a memorable performance in a seaside cave. Released to coincide with their return to live performances, this reissue comes ahead of a brand new album due out in September 2024.

Recorded in Spring 2014 by Alec Rodriguez at New Alliance Studio and Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studio. Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

TRACK LISTING:
01. Emergence
02. Dweller on the Threshold
03. Gates of the Astral Plane
04. Alexithymia
05. Suffering in the Eternal Void
06. Cerebral Intermission

MARKETING POINTS:

  • FÓRN will be playing numerous festivals and select dates on the west coast and east coast in June 2024
  • Previous touring history with Primitive Man, Thou, Wayfarer, Wolves in the Throne Room, Windhand, Yellow Eyes and Inter Arma
  • PR campaign by Curran Reynolds at The Chain PR (Chat Pile, The Red Chord)

FOR FANS OF:
Thou, Bell Witch, Grief, Noothgrush, Burning Witch

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DROUGHT "EP"

7"EP - $7.00
7" UPC NUMBER: 724399772545
STREET DATE: 6/14/24
CAT#: IOD-65
LABEL: Iodine Recordings

DROUGHT believes a better world is possible. The Bay Area band pulls inspiration from their personal lives and the spaces they inhabit, harkening back to the intimate DIY spaces where communities are built and confessional songwriting meets crowds that take part in their emotional catharsis. Their spirited performances have fostered new fans across the West Coast.

The quintet hardcore veterans formed in 2022, pulling from their diverse musical influences and ethnic identities to push a familiar sound in new directions. Although some members spent over a decade away from music, DROUGHT pulls no punches on their debut “EP,” which they recorded with Ryan Ellery (Mom Jeans, Self Defense Family).

“EP” explores the struggles of loss and the rites of adulthood in increasingly precarious times. They wrote “Oh Javelin,” for instance, while guitarist RJ Rabe was battling cancer and drummer Ray Avila’s father was ill, grappling with the existential question of how we spend our short lives.

Upon digital release in 2023, the three-track EP turned more than a few heads with its familiar-yet-wholly-new stylings perfect for fans of bands like Touché Amoré, Piano Becomes the Teeth, and mewithoutYou. Now DROUGHT will be releasing a 7” pressing of “EP” on Iodine Recordings for the first time later this year.

“When I was young, nothing felt more comforting than playing a record, poring over the liner notes and feeling less alone,” says vocalist Viggy Ram. “And while releasing it digitally was exciting, it felt fleeting. When someone gets a record or goes to a show, you're actually giving your art to them—the ephemeral becomes real. With this vinyl release, we hope these songs keep you company when you need them to.”

"With a sonic palette pulling from both classic screamo and post-hardcore, Drought are clearly aiming to capture a certain spirit." - No Echo

TRACK LISTING:

  1. MacArthur Station
  2. Consequential Love
  3. Oh, Javelin!

MARKETING POINTS:

  • Debut EP from Bay Area Post-Hardcore band
  • Limited edition vinyl release
  • Previous Shows with: Jeromes Dream, City of Caterpillar, Vs Self
  • Writing full length record for 2025

FOR FANS OF:
Touché Amoré, Pianos Become the Teeth, La Dispute, Title Fight

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