Ego Planet Sign to Argonauta Records for Debut Album; New Song “The Call” Posted
Catchy and melodic with clarity behind its construction and fullness in the actual recording, “The Call” is a first listen to what New Jersey’s Ego Planet will have on offer with their upcoming debut LP. North Jersey, no less. Dudes are practically in my backyard, recording in Rockaway. See you down at Factory Records there, Ego Planet. Maybe stop through Shop-Rite in Wharton? Hit the mall and talk about when it had the brown tiles everywhere and smelled like cigarettes all the time — otherwise known as the ’80s?
Geographic novelty aside, the single is solid. Forward structurally in a way that says to me someone here is a KISS fan, but filtered through a bevvy of ’90s influences, some straightforward some not, and a serving-notice showcase for vocalist Jarrett Mead, who tracked his parts while living in Seattle. The melody and hook in “The Call” are resonant, tinged with an atmosphere of sociopolitical resistance — they don’t name names, but that aspect is there and I’m not complaining — and the song is enough to remind you that Monster Magnet are from my beloved Garden State too and once had a song called “Ego the Living Planet” without sounding like either of those things so directly. If you’re tentative on diving in (why?), it’s under four minutes and ain’t hurting nobody.
Have at it:
New Jersey Heavy Rockers EGO PLANET Sign To ARGONAUTA Records; New Single “The Call” Now Streaming
Ego Planet is a Heavy Rock band based in New Jersey, formed in 2020 from a collection of instrumental demos founder, Chris Baker, wrote in the midst of the Covid-19 quarantine.
After several months of writing, Chris partnered up with vocalist/lyricist, Jarrett Mead, to add a voice to his music. The two collaborated to finish 10 songs remotely while Jarrett was living in Seattle, WA. In January of 2021 recording began at Backroom Studios in Rockaway, NJ with owner/engineer Kevin Antreassian. The studio band features Jarrett Mead (Vocals), Chris Baker (Guitars/Bass) and Steve Iannettoni (Drums).
Says the band: “We are beyond stoked to join the Argonauta family for the release of our first full-length album. We can’t thank Gero enough for the opportunity and for believing in our music. Can’t wait for everyone to hear the songs.”
Give ear to the first single THE CALL, from the upcoming full length whose complete details will be revealed soon: https://youtu.be/_1c-VUgumog
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