{"product_id":"earth-altar-hawk-and-swan-vinyl","title":"EARTH ALTAR - HAWK AND SWAN","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tralbumData tralbum-about\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***PRE-ORDER: Items to ship mid-late August***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth Altar - Hawk and Swan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalifax, Nova Scotia - Space Rock \/ Stoner Rock \/ Progressive Rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Fans Of: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRush, OM, Pink Floyd, YOB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth Altar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e returns with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hawk \u0026amp; Swan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, their newewst full-length album available on heavyweight 180g vinyl and digital formats through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Throne Productions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt around the interplay between Jon MacIsaac's drums and Spencer A. Trout's bass, Hawk \u0026amp; Swan combines space rock, stoner rock and progressive structures without expanding beyond the band's core two-piece lineup. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-form arrangements, shifting rhythms, synthesizers and short instrumental interludes connect the eight-track record. Fans of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rush, OM, Pink Floyd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYOB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will find familiar ground in the band's use of repetition, open space and extended song structures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINYL DETAILS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Limited to 100 copies on heavyweight 180g vinyl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Blue \/ white \"feathered\" cornetto vinyl variant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Record Pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawk \u0026amp; Swan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e releases through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Throne Productions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with shipping available throughout North America and Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIDE A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e01 - Cyclic Path - 1:02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e02 - Triptych - 8:06\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e03 - Red Eye - 4:48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e04 - Preluding Pendulums - 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIDE B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e01 - Infatuating Levitation - 1:13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e02 - Gadd's Wall - 3:13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e03 - Lawgiver - 5:25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e04 - Hawk and Swan - 5:41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT HAWK \u0026amp; SWAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth Altar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebegan writing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawk \u0026amp; Swan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nearly four years before its release, using the record to expand on the limitations and possibilities of working as a two-piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"We began writing this record almost four years ago, while exploring and expanding our sounds as a two-piece,\" says Jon MacIsaac.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Jon and I always see how far we can take it, then dial it back one notch,\" adds Spencer Trout. \"The songs are always growing, the structure always changing, and the meaning always deepening.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"We challenged ourselves rhythmically and structurally, while adding interludes and creating space between songs,\" MacIsaac explains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an eight-track record built around changing structures, rhythmic movement and the space between longer compositions. Short pieces including \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCyclic Path\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\" \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreluding Pendulums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" and \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInfatuating Levitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" sit between the album's extended tracks, giving the record a connected, album-focused structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT EARTH ALTAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed in Halifax during 2020, Earth Altar brought Jon MacIsaac and Spencer Trout together through a shared interest in heavy, progressive and psychedelic music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing from Pallbearer, YOB, Rush and Pink Floyd, the duo developed around flowing song structures, dense arrangements and the interaction between drums, bass and synthesizers. Since forming, Earth Altar have toured across Canada, connecting with bands throughout the country's stoner rock, doom and underground heavy music scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawk \u0026amp; Swan continues Earth Altar's work as a two-piece while placing greater focus on rhythmic and structural changes, interludes and full-album sequencing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album will be released on vinyl and digital formats through Black Throne Productions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLINEUP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJon MacIsaac - Drums, Cymbals, Bajo Quinto, Vocals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpencer A. Trout - Electric Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCTION CREDITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded: Ocean Floor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed: Reds Sky Recording Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMastered: Zhollow Studios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEARTH ALTAR LINKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/earthaltarmusic\/?hl=en\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBandcamp: https:\/\/earthaltarband.bandcamp.com\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3kg4rGo3WNcNJKvfyZPNYY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApple Music: https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/artist\/earth-altar\/1624296817\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@earthaltarmusic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWebsite: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/earthaltarmusic.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/earthaltarmusic.com\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHawk \u0026amp; Swan releases September 4 through Black Throne Productions. Available on limited 180g vinyl and digital formats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f3737416-7fff-a113-44b9-bef09af3ca03\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Throne Productions","offers":[{"title":"Ethereal Clarity Blue Edition","offer_id":44379247018072,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/9808\/1368\/files\/HawkandSwan1.png?v=1784039917","url":"https:\/\/blackthroneproductions.com\/en-us\/products\/earth-altar-hawk-and-swan-vinyl","provider":"Black Throne Productions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}