Party of the Sun “Wind Up” for the new year - (1/7/22)
Party of the Sun, Wind Up
Party of the Sun release their new single “Wind Up” available January 7th on Digital Formats via Trailing Twelve Records.
“Wind Up” is the latest in a string of monthly single releases from the New Hampshire-based psych-folk trio Party of the Sun. After releasing their sophomore album Fullest Hour, the band opted for a paradigm shift in the way they write and share their music. Singer and songwriter Ethan McBrien explained that while the album process can be rewarding, it can also be limiting. Party of the Sun has since been writing new material without the restriction of being tied to a greater piece or compilation.
This newfound creative freedom has prompted a deliberate and somewhat mystical approach to the songwriting process. With the casting of a die, the band devised a chance-based system to select which song is produced each month. The selected song is to be completed by the subsequent full moon, to then be released by the next half-moon.
We see this as an ongoing effort to spark creativity and foster a deeper connection with our listeners. A way to reimagine our workflow and allow new creative doors to open. - Ethan McBrien, Singer/Songwriter
The result is a monthly cadence of new material that is dynamic, eclectic, and perhaps strays a bit from the signature sound of Party of the Sun.
Ethan McBrien and Rory Hurley of Party of the Sun, Photo by Ben Conant
The band has been sharing what they call “journal entries” to coincide with each release - providing a glimpse into the process and the imagery surrounding it. Here’s the entry for “Wind Up” below.
The first days of winter find us as we work to complete “Wind Up.” Oak and Beech leaves quiver, oysters fruit and chimneys churn. Rory’s arrangement for this song's outro has me giddy - I dance to it on repeat as early November light fills the house. - Ethan McBrien
“Wind Up” is out January 7th, 2022 on Digital Formats via Trailing Twelve.
Party of the Sun is:
Ethan McBrien – guitars, banjo, keyboards, vocals
Rory Hurley – guitars, keyboards, drums, bass, mandolin
Garrett Cameron – drums, vibraphone, percussion
Recorded at the base of Kidder Hill in Marlborough, New Hampshire
Mixed & Mastered by Rory Hurley
Photos by Ben Conant
Press Contact: trailingtwelve@gmail.com
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PARTY OF THE SUN - Wind Up
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Released 7 January 2022
Length: 3:39
BIO
Party of the Sun is a psychedelic folk band from New Hampshire, comprised of Ethan McBrien, Rory Hurley, and Garrett Cameron. Writing and recording in various nature-bound locations, such as a small New England sheep farm, the band has released two EPs and two full-length albums over the span of just a few years.
With coverage including Atwood Magazine, Glide, UNXIGNED, and alexrainbirdMusic, Party of the Sun’s music has been described as heartfelt, warm, and meditative. Exploring themes of connectedness, time, nature, and fatherhood, Party of the Sun crafts timeless folk with nods to psychedelia and Americana.
Party of the Sun has been featured in television shows such as Deputy on Fox and Charmed on The CW. They have shared the stage with acts including William Tyler, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Footings, The Weight Band, and more.