The Big Ship - Split

Split release, literally titled Split, from the collaborative force of Doug Kaplan and Aeron Small. Mixed guitar and electronics, falling squarely on the transportive and meditative side of drone. As with the previously reviewed release on Hausu Mountain from Goodwill Smith, these are drones from a placid, astral realm. Heady contemplative melodics that soothe and calm the ear. Side A, The Suboceanic Mantle from Kaplan is the heavier of the two pieces, pairing rich looping bass and electronics. The flip from Small is a dream state counterbalence to the heft of the front side. Delicate looping guitar drenched in lush shimmering reverb. A well balenced split, like two sides of a single coin. Play, flip, repeat until sufficiently comatose.

Pro imprinted edition of 100 on white shells, available directly from Hausu Mountain.

Good Willsmith - Is The Food Your Family Eats Slowly

Massive, electro infused drone compositions from Good Willsmith, with Is The Food Your Family Eats Slowly, on Hausu Mountain. Spaced out progressive electronics, looping vocals, sampling, and sustained rumbling passages of guitar. The Chicago based three piece combines a sense of the meditative and somber with frantic overwhelming crescendos. The six track album plays entirely unbroken (save for the flip) shifting seamlessly between tones and instrumentation. It’s a massively patient approach to song construction that requires equal parts restraint and aggression. An ability to deliver loud and heavy, and still leave the listener an interpretive space in the mix. Sounds like an alien prayer to a 10,000 foot amplifier monolith.

Clear shells with white imprint, pro dubbed, download code included. Purchase the physical by contacting Hausu Mountain, or stream and purchase via Bandcamp.