Oakland alt-rock / metal project OTHERED presents debut single 'Journey To The Edge'
[2022-03-25]
Oakland-based duo Othered present their hard-hitting debut single 'Journey To The Edge', a heavy rock / metal anthem replete with signs of our times. On April 15, the duo will be releasing their full eponymous album on limited edition vinyl and digitally.
Othered is a collaborative recording project by Henry Austin Lannan and Emily Palen (a.k.a. Knightress M1). Based in the San Francisco Bay Are, this powerhouse project also weaves doom, metal and psychedelic prog--rock throughout their music
'Othered Vol. 1' was born out of sheer necessity to create amidst a complete disruption to normality as a result of the 2020 pandemic and lockdowns. Lyrically, the album is a call for independent thought, soul maintenance and critical discernment in a time when a war on human consciousness is being waged.
Henry Austin Lannan and Emily Palen met by chance through Specimen Box, Lannan's collaborative music project with Larry Boothroyd (Jello Biafra and GSM, Victim's Family, Triclops!). Upon hearing one of Austin's demos, Larry introduced him to Emily, who created a vocal composition that led to this fruitful collaboration, based on songs written in the midst of the 2020 lockdown.
After recording numerous demos at Austin's home studio, they eventually recorded this long-player at El Studio in San Francisco with Phil Becker (drummer of Triclops!, Terry Gross, Pins of Light and Lower Forty-Eight) serving as producer and engineer.
On April 15, 'Othered Vol. 1' will be released digitally across online platforms and also available as a limited edition of gold-colored vinyl. Only 150 copies are being pressed with heavy-weight gloss stock jacket and black card stock insert printed in silver and gold ink. The album can be ordered directly from the artist via Bandcamp.
That same evening, Othered will host their official record release show at Eli's Mile High Club in Oakland, at which Nudity and Very Paranoia will also be performing.
CREDITS
Emily Palen - Vocals
Henry Austin Lannan - Guitar, Baritone Guitar, Bass, Mandocello
Doug Pearson - Synthesizers, Electric Piano
Eric Strand - Drums & Percussion (2,4,6,7,8,9)
Ralph Spight - Lead Guitar (5)
Clayton Vorheis - Bass (5)
Larry Boothroyd - Drums (3)
Phil Becker - Drums & Percussion (5,9)
All compositions by Henry Austin Lannan
All lyrics by Emily Palen
Recorded, mixed & produced by Phil Becker at El Studio (San Francisco)
Mastered by Justin Weis, Trakworx (South San Francisco)
Cover painting Gold with Burnished X by Barry Masteller, 1991
TRACK LIST
1. Coastal I
2. Planets on the Rise
3. Journey to the Edge
4. War
5. Redless
6. Dead Americans
7. Center of the Galaxy
8. Pink in June
9. Coastal II
