Maha Sohona to Release Endless Searcher LP in Nov.; Streaming Now
Umeå, Sweden, trio Maha Sohona released their first album in seven years — just their second overall — digitally on June 18, and I’ve been trying to find an excuse and the time to dig into the record for real ever since. With the news that Endless Searcher, which was preceded by the single “Leaves” just two weeks before, will be issued on vinyl through Greece’s Made of Stone Recordings, I feel pretty satisfied at finally having my chance. They’re not wrong when they talk about things like mellow heavy and atmospheric compositions. You get plenty of that across the five-song outing, and it’s an easy one to lose yourself in, whether you heard the band’s 2014 self-titled debut or not. To wit, I didn’t.
That’s still on their Bandcamp as well, of course, and you can stream Endless Searcher at the bottom of the post here. If the style of the cover art looks familiar, you might recognize the hand of Maciej Kamuda from his work for Spaceslug, Weedpecker, Sunnata, Scorched Oak and a slew of others. I just went down a 20-minute rabbit-hole on his Facebook page and don’t regret it in the least.
But I digress. The vinyl. Here’s PR wire info:
Maha Sohona release “Endless Searcher” via Made Of Stone Recordings
Preorders: https://madeofstonerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/maha-sohona-endless-searcher
The overall vision behind Johan Bernhardtson’s power trio is not an easy task to describe. Hailing from Umeå, Sweden and with a mission to reach as far out as possible, the 3 musicians use the compelling power of riffing and the creation of translucent atmospheres as a vehicle that can easily become a weapon. Their dynamic stoner/desert/space rock is equally explosive and laid back, depending on the dynamics of each moment.
Having enough experience to channel the creative energy into well-crafted compositions, the energy of the band finds a way into the listener’s heart and mind, through meticulous rock n roll outtakes with a distinct character and identity.
All songs written and arranged by Maha Sohona
Recorded December 5-6th 2020 at Järnhjälmen Studio
Mixed by Stefan Johansson at Järnhjälmen Studio
Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege
Cover artwork and layout by Maciej Kamuda
Made of Stone Recordings presents the analogue vinyl editions of “Endless Searcher”:
– The splatter transparent 180gr in 100 limited copies
– The double coloured 180gr in 200 copies
– The all-time classic black LP 180gr in 200 copies,
With a release date of November 10, 2021.
Tracklisting:
1. Leaves 09:41
2. Luftslott 07:59
3. A Black Star 08:24
4. Scavengers 03:58
5. Orbit X 07:22
Maha Sohona are:
Guitar/Vocals – Johan Bernhardtson
Bass – Thomas Hedlund
Drums – David Lundsten
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