Psychonauts Atsuko Chiba are gearing up to release “Seeds,” the lead up single for their forthcoming long-player!
Montreal’s Atsuko Chiba venturesomely crosses genre-defining borders with a cohesive and hypnotic blend of Post-Rock, Progressive Rock, and Krautrock, weaving together a rich sonic tapestry that subverts through offbeat songwriting. The Psychedelic armada is back with “Water, It Feels Like It’s Growing” (January 20th, 2023 via Mothland), unearthing a fierce collection of droney, yet bombastic compositions that should please fans of The Mars Volta, Beak> or Spirit of the Beehive.
A Psychedelic slow-burner at an impressive 7 minutes and 45 seconds long, “Seeds” places listeners deep into the heart of Atsuko Chiba‘s sonic universe, where lush synth pads seep into the cracks of heavily distorted harmonies, swirling guitar riffs, and larger-than-life, booming percussion.
Vast, expansive, and completely immersive, “Seeds” is an unforgettable introduction to the sprawling epic that is their forthcoming full-length.
For the music video, Atsuko Chiba turned to art director, and longtime friend and collaborator, Rodrigo Sergio, who was tasked with putting into images the epic track. The short film shows performing artist Jade Maya embodying themes from the song through movement, both subtle and violent.
Atsuko Chiba comment: “The song explores the themes of division and alienation through language and class. How we weaponize language against each other. These borders we build through lack of commutation. How generations of people never had the chance to alter their story because education and opportunity were either taken away or limited.”
“Seeds” is out October 11th, 2022 via Mothland, stream it here: https://bfan.link/seeds
Watch the official video through the YouTube player below:
Groovy, psychedelic, droney and hypnotic, Atsuko Chiba’s latest offering takes listeners down a path of epic sprawling soundscapes.
New album Water, It Feels Like It’s Growing is as stylistically diverse as it is thematically-anchored, as oddly catchy as it is thoroughly challenging. Asymmetric, yet seamless time signatures, otherworldly synthetic frequencies, patented harmonies, raga-inspired melodies, cryptic lyrics and orchestral arrangements co-exist within this surreal musical tale recounting one’s relation to their environment.
Archived at Room 11 – Atsuko Chiba’s studio – alongside the band’s sixth member, engineer Matthew Cerantola, this collection of musical moments stems from months of experimentation taken on by the musicians, as well as from conceptual dichotomies born in strange times. Roaming free along a multitude of genres, akin to a flagless ship cutting through beautiful, yet troubled waters, this third full-length from the Montrealers should please fans of The Mars Volta, Beak> or Spirit of the Beehive.
Atsuko Chiba on the new album: “As opposed to our last album, which was about introspection, spacetime and the personal journey, the themes explored on this new album are related to our environment and our reaction to it. Though not meant to be strictly political, our references stem from highly politicized movements and ideas. Division and group ideology are heavily explored. A prime example is the weaponization of vocabulary used to distract, displace and alienate us, forcing us to pick sides on every front. Our lyrics also strongly denote our innate love for all living things, encompassing a hopeful, if somewhat violent, plea for change.”
Following two early releases that showcase improvised sessions, Atsuko Chiba recorded a first full-length entitled Jinn in 2013. The artist then followed with two Eps in 2016: Figure And Ground and The Memory Empire. On April 12th, 2019, Mothland released their sophomore long-player Trace, revealing a new depth to their already diversified sonic palette, proposing an elegant balance between straightforwardness and Psychedelia. More recently, the quintet provided their fans with a breathtaking live session commissioned by renowned alternative broadcaster, Audiotree Worldwide.
Tracklist
1. Sunbath
2. So Much For
3. Shook (I’m Often)
4. Seeds
5. Link
6. Water, It Feels Like It’s Growing