Born out of the COVID lockdown, Seattle’s Anthers is made up of vocalist/guitarist EJ Tolentino, drummer Taylor Clark, and bassist Kevin Blanquies, who had long wanted to work together. But coming out of the restlessness of the lockdown, the new project came out sounding especially heavy and unconventional, pulling influences from the likes of Metz, Bjork, At the Drive-In, Gilla Band, and more.
Today, they’re premiering the latest single off their upcoming debut album Pedigree Pig, which is due out September 20. The track is called “Tsuga.” It’s an angular track full of noisy effects and passionate vocals, creating a beautiful and compelling cacophony that will leave you energized and wanting more.
“When we heard EJ screaming pedigree pig for the first time while recording, we knew we had found a name for the album,” explains Clark. “During our creative process with this album, lyrics weren’t fully done until we were in the studio. Finalizing them in real-time was a very fun experience. What is a pedigree pig, exactly? For me, it conjures a strong mental image of greed and over-abundance. It’s not the only animal alliteration in the song—Golden geese are also present, making the song feel like a dark fairytale or Bosch painting to me. It’s my favorite song on the album!”
Check out the track below.
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Photo courtesy of Moni Martinez
