Ten years ago, we released I Am A Storm at Sea!!! It was an oddly solitary venture: I had recorded most of it on my own in various apartments, basements, and churches, mostly while I was waiting between meetings or shifts or appointments. It was only in the last couple months leading up to its release that I decided I had to bring other people into this thing to play it live. I wrangled up a band and changed the project name, and I’m so glad I did.
But even as integral as this record is to our origin story, I’ve never held it in my hands until now. Big thanks to Friend Club Records for giving this release its first physical release. We’ll have them at Audiofeed next week and then online through the FCR webstore.
ALRIGHT FREAKY FRENS! SORRY FOR DELAY!! ANOTHER BAND to announce!!
SPACESHIPS 🖤🔥
(@wearespaceships )
Post-gaze/dream metal from South Bend. Atmospheric, heavy, and emotional.
Find their music (and more!) linked in BIO ⬆️
Link with EARLY BIRD TIX in the BIO ⬆️
(Fest held at the beautiful Blooming Bus Farms @bloomingbusfarms
🖤👻)
#southbendindiana #festival #livemusic #postrock #dreammetal
What can I say about Bloodline Fest?
It’s always been home for us. Our first show was at the Well, twelve and a half years ago. We’ve played shows with most of the bands on the lineup. Most of us have been part of the organizational team. Most of us play multiple sets at the fest. It is as centralized a gathering of our closest friends that we can find.
And that’s what makes this year’s Bloodline so special. Because what better place is there to see off our dear friends Ben and Bret as they step out of SPACESHIPS?
At that first show, Ben was on drums. Since, he’s played bass, keys, guitar, and saxophone. Accordion once I think? Maybe trumpet? The man is a savant. He has brought aspects of the songs I’d never have seen into focus.
Twenty years ago, I worked at a youth group in Bremen, and Bret was my bass player. We bonded quickly and deeply, and ten years ago when we needed a fill in for Ben, I reached out. Eight years ago after a few more fill ins, we invited him to join full time. He’s brought the bone crushing heaviness I always wanted to harness but didn’t know how. He’s pushed me as a writer and producer. Some of my favorite memories have been the long talks we’ve had driving to shows or sharing hotels of while we replace the brakes on my van.
I’ve said many times that they are my favorite to play with, and that’s true. No one can replace them, so for the time being no one will. I’ve got a lot on my plate, but once that clears up I’m plugging in every damn thing in my house and making a record with Devin. We’re gonna let it get weird. But until then, we’re going back into hibernation.
See you real soon.
nathaniel.
🎥 Heather Planert
We can’t believe that @bloodlinefest is a week away. This is always a special fest for us, and this year it is especially so: this will be our last show with our dear friends Ben and Bret. Life is long and filled with surprises, and it’s more than a little surprising that we’ve been able to play together for such a long time—8 years for Bret, 13 for Ben. I don’t take one day of that time for granted.
We’ll be back—eventually, and perhaps unrecognizably—but this show will be your last chance in a while to see us.
We play 8 at Saturday. We hope to see you there—more than usual.
And just like that, Box of Crayons Set III has came and went. But not without a crowd of familiar and new faces, the sweat and energy of fantastic local artists, and a vibe with a flow so enjoyable ya just had to be there.
Thank you to everyone who spent their Saturday night with us at @thewellbasement , their crew for having us, and all the acts that sent the night home. It was 110% effort out there!
Can’t wait to do it again. 🫶
please take some time to support
@citysunband@wearespaceships@elda_lane_band@quentinw___@marnegro.x.m and @s0l_q
till next time !
2 weeks away from the next installment of the Box of Crayons variety event!
everyone has been keeping busy this summer, and it seems like it’s gonna keep going all year. a beautiful sight for all the artists out here pushing to keep live entertainment on the forefront instead of falling to the wayside against yet another sports bar.
@rebel.noire@wearespaceships@elda_lane_band@quentinw___@marnegro.x.m b2b @s0l_q (SoFe)
an interesting mix, but a coherent vibe at @thewellbasement
hope to see you there ⭐️
