Full Earth Sign to Stickman Records; Debut Album in 2024
You might recognize the members of Oslo instrumentalists Kanaan in the lineup of Full Earth. That band released their Downpour (review here) full-length on May 5 and have been out playing shows for it, with more to come this summer, but in the meantime, Full Earth have been announced as the latest addition to the roster of Germany’s Stickman Records, and confirmed they’ll release their debut album as a 2LP sometime early in 2024. I don’t have a lot of names on my list keeping track of next year yet, but I just added this one.
The video below, with Full Earth performing “Weltgeist” as the on-keys duo of Ingvald Vassbø and Øystein Aadland, is why. Meditative and exploratory, the sound conjured there is hypnotic, and while I don’t expect it to fully account for what their first release will offer when the time comes — there are three other players involved, remember — as a teaser it shows them reaching out in terms of style and I dig that. Also didn’t realize Vassbø had joined Motorpsycho, but as regards Norwegian prog-anything, that’s a pretty significant feather in the cap.
From Stickman‘s newsletter:
NEW SIGNING – FULL EARTH – DEBUT ALBUM COMING 2024
We are elated to announce our partnership with an exciting new band from Oslo, Full Earth!
Headed by and centered around composer and drummer Ingvald Vassbø (best known for his stellar drumming in Kanaan, now also playing with Motorpsycho), the group is rounded out by the other two members of Kanaan as well as two new associates. Full Earth creates entrancing organ and synth-laden soundscapes anchored by tight rhythmic grooves. As arpeggiated keys pass and interlock with one another, a compelling and hypnotic picture reveals itself to the listener gradually. Full Earth is truly a unique band and we were hooked from the first listen, which is why we’re so much more excited to be releasing their first record.
Says the band: “Grand announcement! Full Earth has now officially signed a record deal with the legendary Stickman Records and our double-debut album will be out early next year! We´re so happy about this and are looking forward to this partnership. More updates are around the corner!”
Stay tuned for more details in the coming months!
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