Fostermother Announce The Ocean Due Feb. 18
Houston three-piece/former-solo-project Fostermother appeared earlier this year at Ripplefest Texas, so maybe it shouldn’t be a huge shocker to find that The Ocean — their upcoming second album — will be released through Ripple Music. If you’re paying that close attention, kudos. For the rest of us, the news of the record’s Feb. 18 arrival — which came in like five days ago, lest you think I’m on top of my shit — is welcome just the same, particularly as it brings with it a first sample of the record in question with the video for “Hedonist,” showcasing the band’s blend of heavy rock and doom elements, a classic fuzzy tone being used to deliver somewhat darker fare.
I’ve been keeping a running list of bands whose records I’m looking forward to in 2022 in the Obelisk Collective on Facebook. Fostermother are on it. I didn’t catch their self-titled when it came out — see “not on shit,” above — but there’s a lot to dig into here and I’m interested to do so.
From the PR wire:
Houston fuzzed-out doom trio FOSTERMOTHER share details for new album ‘The Ocean’ on Ripple Music; watch new “Hedonist” video now!
Texas-based doom and fuzz metal merchants FOSTERMOTHER announce the release of their new album ‘The Ocean’, coming out February 18th on Ripple Music.
Originally a solo project Travis Weatherred, quickly joined by bassist Stephen Griffin, FOSTERMOTHER made an impression within the stoner and doom scene with their self-titled debut album. Now a three-head hydra with the addition of drummer Jason Motamedi, the band signed to Californian heavy rock powerhouse Ripple Music for the release of its follow-up ‘The Ocean”. This massive-sounding 7-tracker cranks it up on all levels: it’s darker, harsher, slower, fuzzier, more rumbling than ever, and uncompromising in its ability to drag any listener into the darkest alleys of the human soul.
Frontman Travis Weatherred about the album: “The album is largely about dealing depression and isolation. It also speaks on individuals who would eagerly trade everything and everyone in the pursuit of their own self-interest all while casting judgment on others. These behaviors have a negative impact on friends, family, and society as a whole. Depression is viewed in two ways lyrically; a lack of desire to take care of yourself and the drive to move past it by seeking redemption and new motivations. The Ocean represents Isolation in society. I often find my healing/coping process is found best when I clear my thoughts in quiet room which is where the album ends.”
All music was written and performed by Travis Weatherred (vocals, guitar, synth, drums) and Stephen Griffin (bass, keys, and additional guitar). It was produced and mixed by Travis Weatherred. The artwork was designed by UK-based painter Ryan T. Hancock.
FOSTERMOTHER New album ‘The Ocean’
Out February 18th on Ripple Music: https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/
TRACKLIST:
1. Sunday
2. Seasons
3. Hedonist
4. Dark Desires
5. Unholiest of Days
6. The Ocean
7. Arrival
7. Solitude
FOSTERMOTHER is
Travis Weatherred – Guitar, Vocals
Stephen Griffin – Bass
Jason Motamedi – Drums
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