Aldrch released their debut album, industry standard, today via Epitaph Records.
Sam Richman, aka Aldrch, has been doing a lot of collabs since he first signed with Epitaph, and now, they finally have a full-length under his belt.
“‘Kids’ has always been one of my favorite songs since I was little,” aldrch explains.“Throughout my life, I would rediscover it, and every time, it was this crazy rush of nostalgia to a simpler time of my life.To me, the song is about growth, a theme that is personified in my album. industry standard is a metamorphosis, so it just felt right to include a redux of the song that has helped me grow in my love for music.“
The album features guest appearances from alt acts Curtis Waters, Madelline, poptropicaslutz!, Stevie Bill, and co-producer Jacob Geoffrey, maintaining their collaborative ethos.
“It’s been really cathartic for me to land at a place in which I feel like I’m making the music I have been waiting to make for my whole life. The internet hyper pop scene is incredible, but having music that feels ‘boots to the ground’ is really special,” he shares.
Get the album here.
Photo courtesy of Lucas Om
