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With the release of the "Clarion Call" single, Rare Seed delivers a colorful and lush approach to indie-rock with jazz undertones that impart a catchy and addictive soundscape.
"Clarion Call functions as a wakeup call. It's a plea to strive and to contribute to the world, despite all the messed up stuff in which we're embroiled. So many of the greats in music and cinema have passed away over the past decade - David Bowie, Phife Dawg, Prince, David Lynch, the list can go on and on - but coming to terms with the mortality of these larger-than-life figures makes you see how it's possible to make things in this world. The challenge is just that of being open and willing and not gatekeeping yourself or the work too much." explains the band of the single.
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At its core, Rare Seed is a contemporary rock band drawing heavy influence from Stereolab, Thee Oh Sees, and My Bloody Valentine. Their music blends rhythmic and harmonic elements from a wide range of genres, including modal and traditional jazz, classical, hip-hop, and the soaring jazz-pop sounds of Koji Kondo.
Yet, such descriptions only scratch the surface of the harmonic and rhythmic depth found in Ethereal Enclave. Rare Seed’s sound is best understood through the diverse backgrounds of its members. The creative heart of the band, drummer, lead singer, lyricist, and guitarist Lex Condes, comes from a post-punk and metal background, having played in bands like Leafdrinker. His lyrics weave together existential philosophy and Eastern spiritual practices, offering moments of peace amid chaos. His knack for crafting infectious melodies and hooks is undeniable—Ethereal Enclave is filled with them.
Guitarists Ben Parker and Connor Herring bring virtuosity through fluid lead lines, channeling the energy of The Allman Brothers and Cream while layering funk and psychedelic dreamscapes with inventive pedal work and distortion. Keyboardist Andrew Wise, with his classical and early jazz roots, shapes the band’s thematic development.
"Clarion Call " is the first single from their upcoming album release set to drop this summer.