A dreamy haze meets raw, emotional eruption in the new single, “Archangel” as psychedelic desert rock act Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin delves into the spiritual realms seeking reprieve from enduring night terrors. Following the bold swagger of their first single, “Bash,” “Archangel” takes cues from the grand, theatrical build of Ozzy Osbourne‘s “Mr. Crowley” and the adventurous guitar work of early King Crimosn. The track lands ahead of the forthcoming full length “Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin,” scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, via Black Throne Productions.
Stream “Archangel” via the YouTube player below:
Vocalist and guitarist Brennan Justice comments: “‘Archangel’ is written about night terrors that I’d been struggling with for several years. It was a paralyzing experience, waking up in a panic, not quite knowing where I am, and leaving me anxious for hours or sometimes several days after. Once I accepted that, you know, this is happening and I have to really think outside the box to get rid of it, I started praying to Archangel Michael for protection while I sleep. So the song is about the terrors and my prayer for a safe place to sleep.”
With “Archangel” the band deviates from their usual doubled-guitar arrangement, using only a single lead guitar track to lend the performance a more exposed, vulnerable quality. Recorded by Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin in a converted barn belonging to drummer Jeremy Luvaas, “Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin” not only sees the band develop their sound but also experiment with creativity and methods of musical production.
“Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin” was recorded and mixed by Brennan Justice, and mastered by JJ Golden. The album was recorded in Camp Verde, Arizona. The album is available on vinyl (in variants: Black Canyon Edition, Salt Mine Edition, Desert Sky Edition), digital, and CD formats. Alongside the release an additional 4th repress (x500) of the trio’s 2020 release Misty Woman will be available on vinyl in variants Swami’s Edition and Leucadia Edition.
Pre-Order here:
Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin LP: https://blackthroneproductions.com/products/aunt-cynthias-cabin-self-titled
Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin Premium Bundle: https://blackthroneproductions.com/products/aunt-cynthias-cabin-premium-bundle
Misty Woman LP: https://blackthroneproductions.com/products/aunt-cynthias-cabin-misty-woman-repress-3
Tracklist:
01. Matador – 3:57
02. Archangel – 4:19
03. Bash – 2:45
04. On the Mountain – 2:48
05. (An)Hedonia – 2:57
06. In Your Eyes – 3:55
07. Summer Place – 3:11
08. Departure – 4:31
09. Hiatus – 2:21
10. Revival – 9:53
— About Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin —
Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin is comprised of San Diego’s Brennan Justice (guitar, lead vocals), Anthony DeFreitas (bass, vocals) and Jeremy Luvaas (drums, percussion). Beginning as a duo, Justice and DeFreitas’ previous time in a surf rock ensemble saw the pair develop their signature Western tones with an excessive use of spring reverb, translating now to the ethereal, dusty sound of Psychedelic Desert Rock.
The band’s name is born from a fictional 1970s murder mystery novel dreamt up by the trio on a drunken night, capturing their embrace of “strange and heavy,” aptly fitting of the uncanny elements entwined in their music. Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin produce a neo-Psychedelic style that carries an eerie quality. The sonic atmosphere envelopes each listener with nostalgia. It is hauntingly cinematic.
The trio began as a self-recording band with a home-brew analog-meets-digital rig set up. The DIY approach was left behind in 2019 when the outfit ventured from their hometown of San Diego, CA to Austin, TX to record “Misty Woman” in a studio they felt would best fit the vibe of their new compositions. Working with producer Adrian Quesada (The Black Pumas, 7-time Grammy-nominee) at Electric Deluxe Recorders, the very sun-beaten landscape that surrounds the studio fed into the quality and mood of the recordings. Initially released by Nasoni Records in February of 2020, the enthralling textures and captivating character of Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin‘s “Misty Woman” returned in 2025 including the new track “Magic Touch“, on vinyl and CD via Black Throne Productions.
Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin sees the trio embark on their next chapter, leaning further into cinematic realms. Recording for this album was undertaken by the band themselves, moving out of the traditional studio set up into their own defined space, a converted barn belonging to drummer Jeremy Luvaas, a sense of freedom and creative development that can be heard across the track list. Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin once again join forces with Black Throne Productions for this release. “Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin” will be unveiled on December 18, 2026.
Lineup:
Brennan Justice / Guitar and Vox
Anthony DeFreitas / Bass and Vox
Jeremy Luvaas / Drums and Percussion