Onelinedrawing to Release New Album “RAINBOWMACHINE” on 9/18 through Iodine

ive exactly where they belonged.“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.”Across 10 songs, Rainbowmachine moves between anxious haze, towering guitars, bubbling synths, and moments of startling intimacy. The album balances vulnerability, melody, texture, and collaboration without ever losing the human voice at its center.Produced, recorded, and mixed by Jay Maas and mastered by Dave McNair, RAINBOWMACHINE marks the first rock record from Jonah Matranga in more than 20 years and one of the most collaborative releases of his career.U.S. touring and festival appearances in support of the album are planned for 2026 and will be announced soon.RAINBOWMACHINE TRACK LISTING: “This Is A Warning”, “Eye Have No Idea”, “Eighties El Camino”, “Failures Virgin”, “Inbetweener”, “Day One Eighty Three”, “On Watering The Planets”, “Rainbowmachine”, “The Water In The Summer”, and “The Plane To Mars”.The album, while showcasing different musical influences and styles, brings a cohesive sound driven by Matranga’s noteworthy talent and musical evolution throughout the years. Reflecting on the creation process, Matranga reveals how certain ideas and melodies lingered for years until the perfect opportunity arose to bring them to life. The collaborative nature of the album, featuring a full band with talents like bassist Marcos Nava, drummer Paul DeBenedictis, vocalist Nico Magone, and others, added depth and layers to the songs that had been waiting for their moment to shine.It’s intriguing to note that some of the tracks on RAINBOWMACHINE had been haunting Matranga’s creative thoughts for decades. The nostalgic air surrounding the title track’s chorus melody, residing in his mind for close to 30 years before finding its rightful place on the album, showcases the enduring power of musical ideas over time. Conversely, the immediacy of “This Is A Warning” revealed a sense of completion that only awaited the formation of the band Matranga envisioned. The organic assembly of the band members, with some artists recording remotely, added a unique texture and dimension to the album, reinforcing the idea that these songs found their way to the perfect individuals at the right time.Matranga’s journey with RAINBOWMACHINE speaks to the timeless quality of music, where ideas patiently bide their time until the constellation of circumstances allows them to shine brightly. The album’s exploration of themes like vulnerability, collaboration, and introspection creates a rich tapestry of sound, characterized by moments of raw energy and heartfelt emotion. With a dedicated team of musicians and collaborators by his side, Matranga’s vision for RAINBOWMACHINE has come to fruition, marking a significant milestone in his musical career that promises to captivate listeners with its depth and authenticity.