Name: Forth Wanderers
Brand: Forth Wanderers

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spcd1222

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-04-27

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PIAS

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0098787122220

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Artist

Forth Wanderers

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Sub Pop

Forth Wanderers is an indie rock band hailing from Montclair, New Jersey. Formed in 2013, the band consists of vocalist Ava Trilling, guitarists Ben Guterl and Duke Greene, bassist Noah Schifrin, and drummer Zach Lorelli. Known for their introspective lyrics and catchy melodies, Forth Wanderers have gained a loyal following with their unique blend of indie rock and pop sensibilities. With two studio albums under their belt and a reputation for energetic live performances, Forth Wanderers continue to captivate audiences with their heartfelt music.
Since their formation, Forth Wanderers have been making waves in the indie music scene. Their self-titled debut album released in 2014 received critical acclaim for its raw emotion and infectious hooks. The band's sophomore album "Tough Love" further solidified their place in the industry with its introspective songwriting and polished sound.
With influences ranging from classic rock to contemporary indie bands, Forth Wanderers bring a fresh perspective to the genre. Their honest lyrics explore themes of love, loss, and personal growth while maintaining a relatable quality that resonates with listeners. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their music, Forth Wanderers' captivating sound is sure to leave an impression.

Short for "Subterranean Pop" 

The label was an outgrowth of [a=Bruce Pavitt]'s Olympia, WA based (print) fanzine, which became the well respected cassettezine of the same name. 

After his move to Seattle he ran a music column in the Seattle Rocket also called Sub Pop.

After initial forays into the record label world with a [a=Green River] 7" (not officially on Sub Pop) and the Sub Pop 100 LP, the label exploded onto the indie scene with four influential colored vinyl 7"s which included [a=Mudhoney]'s "Touch Me I'm Sick" which made the year-end top 10 playlist of nearly every music journalist in the world.

Subsequent hyping of the label in the English music press put them on the map, and grunge was born.

Label-Code is 03159; rarely found printed on releases (basically only on releases manufactured/licensed by Warner/WEA Germany)

Forth Wanderers employ a tin-can-telephone style of composition which they use even when living in the same area code. Since first collaborating in 2013 as Montclair, New Jersey high schoolers, guitarist and songwriter Ben Guterl and vocalist Ava Trilling have passed songs back and forth like pen pals. Guterl will devise an instrumental skeleton before sending it to vocalist Ava Trilling who pens the lyrics based off the melody. The duo then gather alongside guitarist Duke Greene, bassist Noah Schifrin, and drummer Zach Lorelli to expand upon the demo. It’s a patient and practiced writing system that has carried the quintet through two EPs (2013’s Mahogany and 2016’s Slop) and one LP (2014’s Tough Love). Forth Wanderers, the group’s sophomore record and Sub Pop debut, is the groups’ most comprehensive and assured statement yet. On Forth Wanderers these introspections include meditations on relationships, discovery, and finding oneself adrift. Despite the inherent heaviness of those themes, Forth Wanderers feels joyous, a rock record bursting with heart. Take Not for Me, a romping track about “the ambivalence of love. Opener Nevermine, is a surge of confidence inspired by an ex-lover who is still captivated by her image. On Ages Ago Trilling paints the image of a constantly-shifting enigmatic lover. “I wasn’t sure who they were, they changed constantly (hence the metaphor describing the “grey coat” and cutting their hair just to “stay afloat”),” she says. “I wasn’t going to wait any longer to find out.” Recorded over five days by friend and audio engineer Cameron Konner at his Philadelphia home studio, Forth Wanderers amplifies the heartfelt sentiments of their earlier works into massive anthems. Guterl and Greene’s guitars have never sounded sharper, Schifrin and Lorelli’s terse rhythm section is restless, and Trilling sounds more self-assured than ever. These are exuberant, profound songs driven by tightly bound melodies and a loving attention to detail.

LP+ - Limited Loser Orange Coloured Vinyl.

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