Posted in Whathaveyou on May 22nd, 2015 by JJ Koczan
Pressed in a total edition of 400 copies, the new split between Mos Generator and Stubb, titled The Theory of Light and Matter, is available now to preorder from HeviSike Records. The release (track stream here) will be out next month in time to coincide with Mos Generator‘s upcoming European tour dates, and will be available in either black/red marble or white vinyl, sold with an included download. Stubb have gigs coming up supporting The Midnight Ghost Train and Siena Root, while Mos Generator will spend the summer on the road with Elder after hitting the East Coast again for the Eye of the Stoned Goat fest on June 13.
Band : Mos Generator, Stubb Title : The Theory of Light and Matter Label : HeviSike Records Catalog ref. : HVSK-1207 Format : Vinyl HVSK-1208 Mos Generator // Stubb – The Theory of Light & Matter
– Limited Edition with OBI Strip –
Two of the most exciting power trios combine forces to deliver a split album on HeviSike Records. Washington, USA stoner rock titans MOS GENERATOR explore a more progressive territory akin to their 2005 album ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’. London, England three-piece STUBB who are well known for their high-energy blues-rock demonstrate their more experimental side.
MOS GENERATOR have built a dedicated following through a heavy touring schedule and releasing consistently top quality music. The band’s 2015 schedule includes tours of both West Coast and East Coast, USA before visiting Europe on a 33 date European summer tour in support of ELDER. 2014 saw the Port Orchard trio release their opus ‘Electric Mountain Majesty’ (Listenable Records).
STUBB are familiar to the European touring circuit having made numerous appearances at events such as Freak Valley and Desertfest and have shared a stage alongside heavyweight contemporaries such as Earthless, Gentlemans Pistols, Sungrazer and The Machine. The London trio recently released their second LP ‘Cry of The Ocean’ (2014, Ripple Music) to critical acclaim.
Available as a strictly limited edition vinyl LP and digital download, THE THEORY OF LIGHT & MATTER is an essential purchase for fans of heavy psychedelic rock. Mastered specifically for vinyl. Cover art by Harley & J. 150 copies Red/Black Marbled (HeviSike Exclusive), 250 White (Band and Distribution)
Pressing Details: 150 Copies – Black/Red Marbled – HeviSike Records Exclusive 250 Copies – White vinyl (For distribution, only 30 copies available here) Total press: 400 copies Artwork by Harley & J Contains OBI Strip with all information Mastered specifically for vinyl
PRE-ORDER: Friday 22nd May 2015 RELEASE DATE: Monday 22nd June 2015
Posted in audiObelisk on May 5th, 2015 by JJ Koczan
If time has proven aything at all, it’s that Tony Reed likes to keep busy. With his band Mos Generator having already released the live album In Concert: 2007-2014 (track stream here) on Listenable Records and just last week confirmed a new 7″ through Stickman Records to coincide with their upcoming European tour with Elder, Reed and bassist Sean Booth next join forces with HeviSike Records, who will issue a split LP called The Theory of Light and Matter that boasts three new tracks from Mos Generator and three from UK trio Stubb, whose albums Reed has mixed and mastered in the past.
That level of output shouldn’t really be news to anyone who’s followed Reed‘s work for just about any length of time at all, but the difference is now Mos Generator is ready to take the show on the road. They’ll tour the East Coast for the second time this year early next month, and then they take off for the aforementioned European jaunt, and that’s another full month gone mobile. Not only that, but with Reed working in his own studio and putting together material at an ever-more prolific clip, there’s no sign whatsoever that this swath of productivity is anything but the beginning, which of course is just fine so long as you’re into things like choice riffs and quality songwriting. The split with Stubb includes “As Above So Below,” “Catspaw” and “There’s No Return from Nowhere,” and will be released by HeviSike in an edition of 400 copies with artwork by Harley & J.
Launching the release with a chunky riff topped with a near-immediate verse from Reed, who also drums on the split — oh yeah, did I mention that in addition to putting all this stuff together in the last year, the band has also completely revamped its lineup? — one finds many of the recognizable elements of Mos Gen‘s approach intact. The track is heavy but clearheaded, and builds on some of the melodic progression the band showed on their last full-length, 2014’s Electric Mountain Majesty (review here), but still remains essentially true to their classic form, a spacious break in the middle setting up a finish that is, like the song itself, quintessentially their own. As the first cut of the included six, it’s a memorable start to side A, and quickly affirms that The Theory of Light and Matter offers plenty of both.
I’m thrilled today to host the premiere of “As Above So Below,” which you can find on the player here, followed by info from HeviSike on the release and Mos Generator‘s upcoming tour dates, starting with their East Coast run in June. Please enjoy:
MOS GENERATOR // STUBB – The Theory of Light & Matter (LP) HVSK-1207
Two of the most exciting power trios combine forces to deliver a split album on HeviSike Records. Washington, USA stoner rock titans MOS GENERATOR explore a more progressive territory akin to their 2005 album ‘The Late Great Planet Earth’. London, England three-piece STUBB who are well known for their high-energy blues-rock demonstrate their more experimental side.
MOS GENERATOR have built a dedicated following through a heavy touring schedule and releasing consistently top quality music. The band’s 2015 schedule includes tours of both West Coast and East Coast, USA before visiting Europe on a 33 date European summer tour in support of ELDER. 2014 saw the Port Orchard trio release their opus ‘Electric Mountain Majesty’ (Listenable Records).
STUBB are familiar to the European touring circuit having made numerous appearances at events such as Freak Valley and Desertfest and have shared a stage alongside heavyweight contemporaries such as Earthless, Gentlemans Pistols, Sungrazer and The Machine. The London trio recently released their second LP ‘Cry of The Ocean’ (2014, Ripple Music) to critical acclaim.
Available as a strictly limited edition vinyl LP and digital download, THE THEORY OF LIGHT & MATTER is an essential purchase for fans of heavy psychedelic rock. Mastered specifically for vinyl. Cover art by Harley & J. 150 copies Red/Black Marbled (HeviSike Exclusive), 250 White (Band and Distribution)
MOS GENERATOR on tour: with Wounded Giant 6/5/15 Millcreek Tavern- Philadelphia, PA w/ Wasted Theory, Righteous Bloom 6/6/15 Sidebar Tavern- Baltimore, MD w/ Wasted Theory, Borracho, Foghound, Mountainwolf 6/7/15 The Pinch- Washington, DC w/ Wasted Theory, Borracho 6/9/15 Three Sheets – New Haven, CT w/ Bedroom Rehab Corporation 6/10/15 TT The Bear’s Place- Cambridge, MA w/ Elder, Worshipper 6/11/15 Dover Brickhouse – Dover, NH w/ Gozu, Iron Chin 6/12/15 Empire- Portland, ME w/ Murcielago 6/13/15 Amityville Music hall- Long Island, NY “Eye of the Stoned Goat 5 Festival” w/ Weed is Weed, Gozu, Brimstone Coven, Doctor Smoke, Curse The Son, Ol’ Time Moonshine, John Wilkes Booth
ELDER / MOS GENERATOR – Live in Europe 2015 20.06.2015 F – Clisson, Hellfest 2015, (only ELDER) 22.06.2015 ESP – Madrid, Wurlitzer Ballroom 23.06.2015 ESP – Barcelona, Riff Ritual Fest Sala Boveda 25.06.2015 CH – Luzern, Sedel 26.06.2015 GER – Kloster Weil, JH 27.06.2015 GER – Siegen, Vortex 29.06.2015 UK – Cardiff, Moon Club 01.07.2015 UK – Edinburgh, Bannermans 02.07.2015 UK – London, Garage, 03.07.2015 UK – Bristol, The Louisiana 05.07.2015 B – Leuven, Sojo 08.07.2015 GER – Hamburg, Hafenklang 10.07.2015 GER – Erfurt, Stoned From The Underground Festival 2015 11.07.2015 A – Nikolsdorf, Stick & Stone Festival 2015 12.07.2015 HUN – Budapest, Dürer Kert 13.07.2015 A – Vienna, Arena 15.07.2015 ROM – Bucarest, Fabrica Club 16.07.2015 I – Milano, Lo fi Club 17.07.2015 I – Prato, No Cage 20.07.2015 F – Paris, Glazart 21.07.2015 F – Nantes, Club tba 23.07.2015 A – Salzburg, Rockhouse 24.07.2015 GER – Beelen, Krach Am Bach Festival 2015 25.07.2015 GER – Dresden. Chemiefabrik 26.07.2015 GER – Nürnberg, Zentralcafe 27.07.2015 GER – Munich, Backstage, Free & Easy Festival 29.07.2015 GER – Wiesbaden, Schlachthof 31.07.2015 B – Waarshoot, Roadkill Festival 2015 01.08.2015 GER – Bielefeld, Forum, Stickman Records showcase 02.08.2015 GR – Drama, Fuzztastic Planet Fest 2015, (only ELDER) 04.08.2015 NOR – Oslo, Pokalen 05.08.2015 DK – Copenhagen, Pumpehuset 06.08.2015 GER – Berlin, Cassiopeia 08.08.2015 A – Nepomukteich Waldhausen, Lake on Fire Festival 2015