Across Tundras’ Electric Relics to See Vinyl Release
In addition to the launch of a new album, Across Tundras also mark the launch of a new label with the forthcoming/already-out Electric Relics. The Nashville harvest rockers have made the full-length available for streaming via their Bandcamp page (which is, as I recently discovered, something of a treasure trove) and will issue it on 180 gram vinyl next month as the first release on their new label, also called Electric Relics.
The last Across Tundras album was 2011’s Sage (review here), which was released by Neurot, and in March, the band also released a split with like-minded Illinois outfit Lark’s Tongue (streaming here). Here’s news and the stream of the latest:
ACROSS TUNDRAS To Release New LP On Band’s Own Label
Western U.S. Tour With Hellbender Confirmed
Following their lauded Sage album, released in 2011 by Neurot Recordings, the new LP from Nashville trio ACROSS TUNDRAS is set for harvest on the band’s newly founded D.I.Y. label.
On the new LP Electric Relics, ACROSS TUNDRAS take their ever-expanding style of modern Americana further into the same westerly direction they’ve been traversing for the past few years, organically fusing their swells of post-doom into Spaghetti Western soundtracks and meandering blues/rock jam sessions. A wide variety of sounds seamlessly mingle throughout the slow motion base founding guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Tanner Olson, percussionist Casey Perry and bassist/vocalist Mikey Allred (Hellbender) lay down, Allred also contributing pianos/organs, synthesizers, mellotron, trombone and more, and his brother Joey (Hellbender) contributing guest 
slide guitar and vocals. Additionally, Perry hand constructed the scale model landscape for the cover art, with Olson handling the graphic design and layout. ACROSS TUNDRAS recorded Electric Relics at their expansive Ramble Hill Farm in February, and is releasing it on their own label of the same name, making it a fully self-managed D.I.Y. release.
As the band states: “Electric Relics is our humble offering placed at the crossroads of past, present, and future tense. Age-old energies and three phase electric power intersect to reveal hidden truths of bygone times, modern mysticisms, and sound the alarm for uncertain days to come. We walk through this shadowy land in search of a spark to light the fire and illuminate the depths of consciousness.”
Electric Relics is available for free/name-your-price download now via Bandcamp, where orders for the deluxe vinyl edition — being pressed on 180-gram virgin vinyl and bearing gatefold jackets — can also be placed.
In support of the album, ACROSS TUNDRAS are hooking up with their cohorts in Hellbender for a Western U.S. tour, kicking off with a hometown show on June 6th and winding out through the West Coast and back through the Midwestern states.
ACROSS TUNDRAS Western USA Tour w/ Hellbender:
6/06 The Groove – Nashville, TN
6/07 3 Angels – Memphis, TN w/ Tanks
6/08 The Conservatory – Oklahoma, City, OK w/ We the Undead
6/09 Synchro Studios – Albuquerque, NM w/ Shiva
6/10 The District – Tucson, AZ w/ Psygoat
6/11 Palo Verde – Phoenix, AZ w/ Sorxe
6/12 Five Star Bar – Los Angeles, CA w/ The Withers, Arms of Tripoli
6/13 Thee Parkside – San Francisco, CA w/ Name
6/14 Casa Da Chaos – Sacramento, CA
6/15 Herb Stomp – Portland, OR w/ Rolling Through the Universe, Hungers
6/16 Highline – Seattle, WA w/ Lightning Kills Eagle, Scriptures
6/17 Tiny Tavern – Eugene, OR w/ Rivers of Mercury, Opossum Head
6/18 TBA/HELP – Northern CA
6/19 Jub Jubs – Reno, NV
6/20 Bar Deluxe – Salt Lake City, UT w/ Before the Eyewall, Dwellers
6/21 TBA/HELP – Denver, CO
6/22 The Lulu House – Wichita, KS w/ Serpent Overlord
Electric Relics Track Listing:
1. Pining for the Gravel Roads
2. Den of Poison Snakes
3. Kiln of the First Flame
4. Driftless Caravan
5. Seasick Serenade
6. Castaway
7. Solar Ark
8. Unfortunate Son
ACROSS TUNDRAS:
Tanner Olson – guitars, vocals, drones, lyrics
Casey Perry – drums, percussion
Mikey Allred – bass, vocals, piano, organ, synthesizers, mellotron, trombone
Joey Allred – slide guitar on “Solar Ark”, vocals on “Unfortunate Son”
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