Pianos Become The Teeth have announced their new album, Drift, coming August 26th via Epitaph Records. In celebration of the announcement, the band has also shared their lead single, the haunting and technical “Genevieve” which epitomizes the craftsmanship and creativity of the upcoming project. Watch the accompanying music video now below.
Innovation and experimentation are themes that Pianos Become The Teeth have embraced liberally since their inception in 2006, leading up to their most masterful work yet. Many of the tracks within Drift were recorded through to a 1960’s Echoplex analog tape echo and at moments throughout the album, it was physically manipulated and warped to produce unique sonics that seamlessly elevates the listening experience. You can hear some of the delays get pushed to the edge of falling apart before they disappear and the song snaps back to reality.
There is a sense of mystique and familiarity on the album, assisted by producer Kevin Bernsten (Integrity, Pig Destroyer) who recorded their first two projects over a decade ago. Bernsten’s history with the band allowed him to push them toward the future without abandoning their past. Frontman Kyle Durfey reflects, “Kevin knows who we used to be and he knows who we are now and he was really down to experiment and try anything in the studio to see how it would work.”
Drift is available for pre-save HERE and pre-order on vinyl and CD HERE.