Seattle, WA based trio Anthers will release their debut EP next month. The band just shared a single, "Mabel" (below), which is one of 7 songs on the EP, Pedigree Pig, out Sept. 20.
The band features vocalist/guitarist EJ Tolentino, drummer Taylor Clark, and bassist Kevin Blanquies, and was conceived during COVID lockdown. The band cites influences ranging from Gilla Band, Metz, Bjork, Mandy Indiana, Psychotic Monks, Geneviève Castrée, Holy Fuck, DJ Alice, At the Drive-In, Exotica, Carpenter Brut, The Simpsons, and I Think You Should Leave. Because we all watched a lot of TV during lockdown.
Here's "Mabel;"
Track listing:
- Mabel
- Blow Mold
- Gantuan
- Tsuga
- UGGO
- Mussels
- ggbb
Upcoming shows:
Aug 25 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern - Den Fest
Sept 19 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos w/ Black Ends, Zookraught, Dark Chisme
Nov 2 - Seattle, WA @ Clockout Lounge w/ Dion Lunadon (formerly of A Place to Bury Strangers)