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The title track from our upcoming album, “Change,” is now streaming everywhere. Our new album, also titled Change, arrives 7/31. Preorder the vinyl or cassette now on Bandcamp. Camera by @ezyi.e Edit by @ickhouse #rvamusic #dumbwaiter #noiserock #saxplayer #sax

Recording “Change” @developing_nations Camera and edit @ickhouse #saxophone #noiserock #rva #recordingstudio #recordingprocess

“Change” by Dumb Waiter Camera, Direction, and edit by @ickhouse Conductor @falseidolstoys Blob @ghost_in_human_shape Gloopy/Locations @therealtidrock Gloopy @occupancyzero Grip @honestcharlieharris Costumes and pa Adrienne Crider #dumbwaiter #noiserock #costume #mascot #rva

Dumb Waiter “Change” Stream the new title track “Change” Artwork by @taylor.a.white PR @speakeasypr Richmond noise-rock outliers Dumb Waiter return with Change (July 31, @osseincollective ), a 13-track shift for the underground favorites, introducing vocals for the first time while maintaining the band’s experimental sensibilities. A preview arrives today with the release of the album’s title track, and an accompanying video directed by the band’s own Nicholas Crider. “Over the past few years I’ve gone through a lot of major life events. With each one, I’ve found myself lying awake thinking ‘I’m afraid of change. Please let’s not change. Please don’t change on me.’ No matter how desperate you are to stay put, life will push you forward. The lyric ‘I don’t like change’ feels like one of the most universal, simple, and honest things I could say. Despite that fear, I’m learning to lean into who I am, and I’m less afraid of stepping out of the proverbial uniforms that society, scenes, friends and family may impose. It feels like a perfect statement for the band’s newly formed identity.” Previously described by Decibel as “experimental freakies,” and by MetalSucks as a band “that isn’t pushing the envelope so much as shoving it right over the side of a goddamn cliff,” Change sees Dumb Waiter trading abstraction for urgency, still unpredictable but more direct in its message. “What more is there to say without saying anything?” saxophonist/vocalist Tristan Brennis explains of the band’s decision to include vocals on the new album.. “We quickly realized that we had a whole lot to say about the current state of the world and this hyper-acceleration of society that I think we’re all feeling day in day out.” Recorded with producer and mixer Kevin Bernstein at Baltimore’s @developing_nations studio and mastered by @plotkinworks Change retains the band’s density while sharpening its delivery. As drummer/vocalist Nathaniel Roseberry notes: “We put a lot of effort into creating multifaceted songs that didn’t present as complex. Even if there is ridiculous syncopation happening in the rhythm section, the other guys are smoothing it over to still keep that pop feel.”

Next live show with Dumb Waiter is on Thursday, May 7th at Get Tight Lounge. We’re sharing the bill with the enigmatic synth-pop duo IONNA and the experimental neo soul, solo stylings of Kenneka Cook. It’ll certainly be a unique blend of sounds and temperaments. Snag a ticket through the link in my bio

It was a long week at Dorey Park for the @rvarenfaire amidst the intense build out, the extreme weather and the break-neck paced break down and load out yesterday. Richmond really turned out and brought its beauty to the faire, from costumes to characters to art; workshops, food, music, wares, storytelling, history. So many core memories were made this weekend. @ashmeanythingg and @rvaamanda assembled a phenomenal, diverse team of problem solvers for this event. I feel really lucky to have experienced this arc of a story in year one and am excited to see the trajectory of @viragoalley in the years to come.

Hallway sessions!? @dumbwaiterband will have a few of those released in the coming months. #dumbwaiter #moody #saxophone

Bog Swamp is out! 🐉 Stream it anywhere, and you can watch the video on my YouTube (links in bio). So many people to thank for making this surreal idea a reality! @redrednoise on the camera and co-direction @reidlapierremusic hypnotized us as ‘Universe man’ @occupancyzero terrified and delighted us as Swampy @ickhouse with the awesome visual effects @sydnorigami with an awesome synth section and texture @reverendlongstrides slappin that bass pro shop style @gowestrecording on the mastering of the track @matatogram with the amazing artwork The amazing cast of onlookers and partyers in the video @onlyomn1 @courtneylebow @leigh_tree @fieldnotes_rva @mclemaudio @ssselvesss @mister_maps @colorfull.momo @l.dron @nate_pace @the_chan.man I don’t know everyone’s IG handle and I know I’m forgetting people!!! . . . . . #progrock #progressiverock #rvamusic #newmusic #mathrock

@dumbwaiterband will be over at @thecamelrva tonight with @hotlavaownsyou @serqetband and @false_nectar Sounds around 9

Just when you thought the holidays were over, Synthmas is upon you. - 15 artists over 9 hours - - Synth-based Mocktails - - $3 pbr while supplies last - Synthesis commences today at 2

@ghost_in_human_shape and I will be haphazardly taking the @gallery5arts stage tonight in @gorrakrva in honor of this cat-tastic art exhibit opening alongside some lovely local bands @dwatkinsmusic @nucleustrio @thekylesrva and Dj Floor Manager. No cover charge! Tunes at 7pm! Come crush mocktails!

@sun_v_set just dropped a new track today on all platforms called “Spirit I.” It’s been such a joy to play with these lovely, talented folks over the past few years. Recorded and mixed by @mclemaudio at @gowestrecording Photo by @rvaphotog from our @shockoesessionslive performance at @inyourearstudios Stay tuned for more tracks coming next year!