Brann Dailor from Mastodon leads Arcadea on new album “The Exodus Of …”
Arcadea, a progressive rock trio, is redefining the boundaries of music with their upcoming album, The Exodus of Gravity. Scheduled for release on August 22 via Relapse Records, this album offers a glimpse into a world where emotions replace gravity in a riveting twelve-track musical journey.
This creative endeavor features a revamped lineup including the powerhouse Brann Dailor from Mastodon on lead vocals, synthesizer virtuoso João Nogueira, and founding member Core Atoms. The dynamic trio has seamlessly interwoven cosmic psychedelia with danceable beats to produce a sound that resonates both emotionally and rhythmically. Describing the innovative direction of this album, Atoms cryptically remarked, “Up is down, down is up,” giving fans a tantalizing glimpse into the thought-provoking themes explored in their music.
The group recently shared a glimpse of the album through their single “Fuzzy Planet”, accompanied by a visually captivating music video directed by Bryan Bankovich. The video is set in a dreamy extraterrestrial prom scene and explores themes of alien love, swirling synths, and psychedelic imagery – a perfect amalgamation of visuals that mirror the kaleidoscopic essence of their music.
Atoms elaborated on the concept behind the video, stating, “It’s about that first fuzzy feeling you get when you fall in love. Our lead character is recognizing that the spore has gotten in them and they’re starting to change.” Dailor further added, “There’s something really hopeful and uplifting about it. We wanted to get more dancey and embrace the electronic side of our sound. As much as I love prog, I wanted Arcadea to be its own universe — something groovy, strange, and beautiful.”
Recorded at West End Sound, beneath Mastodon’s rehearsal space, The Exodus of Gravity was self-produced by Arcadea with engineering by Tom Tapley. The album will be available in limited-edition vinyl variants, cassette, and digital formats. Fans can also pre-order the album and immerse themselves in the cosmic world of Arcadea.
As fans eagerly anticipate the release of The Exodus of Gravity, Arcadea’s loyal following can expect an album that pushes boundaries, challenges conventions, and transports listeners to a universe filled with groovy, strange, and beautiful sounds. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking release that promises to captivate music enthusiasts worldwide.