Onelinedrawing, formerly of Far, reveals new rock-oriented album “RAINBOWMACHINE”

ferent eras of Jonah Matranga‘s life, the record gathers together ideas that lingered for years, melodies that refused to disappear, and collaborations that only made sense once they were already happening. The album moves between an anxious haze, towering guitars, bubbling synths, and moments of startling intimacy.

Many of the songs on this album waited for a long time,” says Matranga. “I didn’t quite know what to do with some of them. I just knew I kept thinking about them. I’d come to accept that the way I heard them in my head wasn’t going to be possible without letting other people in.” The first single, “This Is A Warning,” had been around for years before Matranga finally felt it was time to record it with the band he envisioned.

Rainbowmachine is a collaborative effort that brings together Matranga, bassist Marcos Nava, drummer Paul DeBenedictis, vocalist Nico Magone, and additional contributions from Denver Dalley, Rod Castro, and Jason Kupfer. Despite some members not meeting until the recording process, the ideas seemed to align perfectly throughout the creation of the album.

The album, produced, recorded, and mixed by Jay Maas and mastered by Dave McNair, marks Matranga’s return to rock music after more than 20 years. It is a balance of vulnerability, melody, texture, and collaboration without losing the human voice at its core. The songs on “RAINBOWMACHINE” range from “This Is A Warning” to tracks like “Eighties El Camino” and “Rainbowmachine,” each offering a unique and layered listening experience.

Looking ahead, onelinedrawing plans to tour and make appearances at festivals in the U.S. in support of the album. The band is set to introduce fans to this new sound and style, bringing Matranga’s long-awaited melodies and collaborations to audiences around the country.

Overall, “RAINBOWMACHINE” serves as a testament to the power of persistence and collaboration in the world of music. Matranga’s ability to bring together ideas from different eras and work with a diverse group of talented musicians has resulted in a fresh and exciting new album for fans to enjoy. With tracks that have waited patiently to be heard, this record is a culmination of decades of musical creativity and vision coming together in a harmonious blend of sound and emotion.