(San Francisco, CA) – Recent LA-transplants Spooky Mansion produce a soundscape of breezy, sultry surf-rock imbued with the passion of soul and the energy of rock-n-roll. Originally having their roots in the Bay Area and led by the rickety rasp of charismatic singer/songwriter Grayson Converse, their music is nestled in the vicinity of soulful garage-rock, propelled by energetic guitars, nimble drums, and sweeping and invitingly fuzzy vocals.
Up is the Down is the
“Up is the Down is the” is the Boise, ID based project from multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Andrew Martin. The title is a reflection of the backwards and nonsensical world we live in pulling influence from the 1969 Millie Goldsholl animation, “Up is Down”. The band’s sound hovers between jazz, r&b, and avant rock.
Up is the Down is the’s new self-titled album marks the groups 10th year releasing music and follows up 2022’s “Pulling the wool”. The album was mixed by Kyler Daron at Den Studios and mastered by Carl Saff and features Collin McFadden (drums), Keegan Saunders (tenor sax), Cam Brizzee (bass), and Andrew Martin (guitars/keys/vocals). The album acts as a warning to crooked oppressors, and a light for the moments you want to last.
Preorder the album at bandcamp.com.
Reviews:
“Like Whitney and Unknown Mortal Orchestra, the band conjures a sweet spot of ’70s soft rock, jazz orchestrations, and gritty indie rock cred.” – Gilde Magazine
“…the group has this very melodic and timely bass driven vibe akin to say Midlake or even Grizzly Bear.” – Austin Town Hall
The Other Room There
The Other Room There is the solo, indietronica project of Neocentrics and Strange Lily member Why-it. For the last 8 years, he has been honing his skills in creating anthems to suburbia, anxiety, and the fear of everything yet to come.
