Richmond, Virginia based Heavy Psych/Blues/Swamp Rockers Mister Earthbound have just released their new three-track EP “Ostara” this Friday, March 20th, 2026.
Watch a live video for the opening track “Foolish Eyes,” performed live on Shockoe Sessions Live in Richmond, VA via the YouTube player below:
Four years after their release of 2022’s “Shadow Work” album, Mister Earthbound is resurrected with their newest 3-song seasonal release, “Ostara.” Featuring lush instrumentation, blooming harmonies, and driving percussion, “Ostara” is a Heavy, Bluesy, Psychedelic reflection on the vernal.
Produced, tracked, mixed, and mastered by the band’s own Walter Gray at his studio The Funhouse, “Ostara” is the first in an ambitious new series of EPs in 2026. Each is set to launch on a seasonal solstice or equinox, with the bound collection being released as their sophomore record, “Endless Man.”
The brainchild of guitarist Walter Gray, Mister Earthbound originally emerged after its founder returned to his hometown of Richmond, Virginia in 2016 armed with a pocket full of riffs and a drive to hit the road with a new project. Named as a homage to Napoleon Hill’s book “Outwit The Devil,” the quartet rapidly established themselves in their region and beyond as pioneers of a new breed of Swamp Rock, and have been captivating a diverse and growing fanbase ever since.
Building on the foundations laid by influences from the trippy tones of the 13th Floor Elevators and the raucous early days of Pentagram to the eerie blues of Robert Johnson with a Psychedelic, Doom-tinged approach, Mister Earthbound’s signature blend of searing riffs, haunting vocals, and driving rhythms transports audiences to the depths of the swamp both through their studio recordings and their electric live shows alongside sonic titans like Dead Meadow, Kadavar, Weedeater, YOB, and Black Mountain.
With a host of achievements already under their belt, including the release of their debut record “Shadow Work” via Kozmik Artifactz and a feature in Embassy Skateboards’ “Winter Warriors,” Mister Earthbound’s momentum is at an all-time high as they prepare for their biggest undertaking yet with the “Endless Man” series of EPs.
To kick it all off, the band will be playing their “Ostara” release show April 24th at Richmond’s Get Tight Lounge, with support from Wetwork and Brandon AM!
Purchase “Ostara” on Bandcamp: https://misterearthbound.bandcamp.com/album/ostara
Tracklist:
01. Foolish Eyes
02. Even Me Out
03. Only Son
Lineup:
Walter Gray / Guitar
Jason Kusterer / Bass and Vocals
Grayson Tolliver / Guitar
Jordan Faett / Drums
[…] Mr. Earthbound – Foolish Eyes — Richmond, Virginia based Heavy Psych/Blues/Swamp Rockers Mister Earthbound return four years after “Shadow Work” with the seasonal EP “Ostara,” out March 20, 2026. “Foolish Eyes” is the opening track, performed live on Shockoe Sessions Live in a raw and hypnotic session that perfectly captures the band’s lush instrumentation, blooming harmonies, and driving percussion. Produced entirely in-house by Walter Gray at The Funhouse. [Read more] […]