I was very leery of love after some tumultuous relationships, but when I met my future wife, it was like I had been asleep for centuries. She showed me the way back. – Keith Maddison (Vocals/Guitar)
Music can be an escape, a reflection, or a reckoning. For Slow Teeth, it’s all three. What began as an impromptu experiment in a quiet town in North Carolina has now grown into something undeniable—a band with a sound that’s both cinematic and deeply personal, balancing post-rock’s sweeping grandeur, indie rock’s emotional depth, and ambient textures that pull the listener into another world.
Now, after three years of refining their craft on stage and in the studio, Slow Teeth is stepping fully into the spotlight with their debut album, I, out now. To support this momentous release, they are embarking on their most ambitious tour yet—an expansive run of dates that will take them from their home state to the Pacific Northwest, down the West Coast, through the Southwest, and back across the country.
Slow Teeth is Robert Chamberlain (drums, synthesizers), Justin Ellis (bass, vocals, keyboards), and Jeremy Haire (guitar, vocals)—three musicians whose chemistry feels both immediate and otherworldly. Their music exists in a liminal space, somewhere between the raw emotion of early shoegaze pioneers, the immersive soundscapes of Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky, and the unconventional song structures of Radiohead or Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Their live performances have already earned them a cult following—Slow Teeth doesn’t just play music, they create atmospheres, emotions, and moments that linger long after the final note fades. Their sets evolve in real-time, making each show a unique experience. Now, they’re bringing that energy to a national audience.
Slow Teeth’s origins are as organic as their sound. The band came together in the summer of 2021 in the quiet artistic enclave of Saxapahaw, North Carolina. At first, there was no grand plan—just a desire to play and create something fresh. They started with loose improvisations, building layered soundscapes with no pressure, just instinct.
But what emerged was too compelling to keep to themselves.
By early 2022, those spontaneous sessions had coalesced into something structured yet expansive—songs that felt like they could take on a life of their own, stretching and shifting in unpredictable ways. That fluidity is still at the heart of what they do.
Their music is sprawling yet intimate, cinematic yet deeply personal. Each song unfolds like a journey, leading listeners through melancholy landscapes, moments of cathartic release, and quiet introspection.
The recording process for I captured this energy in its purest form. The album was tracked in a historic house in Saxapahaw, allowing the band to fully immerse themselves in their surroundings, embracing both the isolation and the inspiration that came with it. The result is a record that feels both vast and immediate, layered with the weight of memory and the urgency of the present.
With Mike Westbrook mastering the final product, every element of the album is designed to be felt as much as heard—from the distant echoes of guitar lines to the swelling synths that rise and fall like distant waves.
Slow Teeth’s reputation has been built on their live performances—each show is an evolving experience, shaped by the energy of the room and the people in it. Whether they are headlining intimate venues or sharing the stage with artists like Explosions in the Sky and Xiu Xiu, their ability to transport an audience is undeniable.
Now, they are taking that experience on the road, bringing their hypnotic and unpredictable sound to a wider audience than ever before.
Sunday 3/23 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz – Supporting Explosions in the Sky
Saturday 4/26 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle Back Room – Headlining Record Release Show w/ Ben Hackett
Thursday 5/29 – Raleigh, NC – Neptune’s – Supporting Shock Tea
Saturday 8/23 – Durham, NC – Beer Study
Monday 8/25 – Denver, CO – Skylark Lounge
Tuesday 8/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The DLC
Thursday 8/28 – Seattle, WA – Bad Bar
Friday 8/29 – Vancouver, BC – Batch Kitsilano
Saturday 8/30 – Vancouver, BC – Kingsway Club
Sunday 8/31 – Portland, OR – Turn! Turn! Turn!
Monday 9/1 – Pacifica, CA – Winters Tavern
Wednesday 9/3 – Los Angeles, CA – Genghis Cohen
Thursday 9/4 – Mesa, AZ – The Underground
Friday 9/5 – Las Vegas, NV – Red Dwarf
Saturday 9/6 – Denver, CO – Better Barnum Animal Center (DIY)
With their debut album and a sprawling tour ahead, Slow Teeth is poised to become one of the most compelling emerging bands in the post-rock and experimental indie space.
Southern Ontario’s rock & roll firebrands The Wild High return with their electrifying new single, “I Wanna Get Paid,” an anthem of desperate optimism wrapped in country-rock grit. With its raucous energy and sharp-witted lyricism, the track confronts the modern-day obsession with instant gratification, echoing the restless longing for success without consequence.
“I Wanna Get Paid” blends the raw spirit of southern rock with a driving, arena-ready sound. Fueled by swampy slide guitars, massive choruses, and an undeniable groove, the song is a bold declaration of hope even in the face of rock-bottom reality.
“I Wanna Get Paid” is about that daydream of financial freedom without the grind. It’s a reflection on how so many people aspire to exist without effort – just hoping to get paid for being. But at its heart, it’s also a song of resilience, about holding onto hope even when you’re at your lowest. – lead vocalist/guitarist Jon Harvey
Los Angeles-based hyperpop producer and artist DANGER SPOON has released their electrifying new single, “icu ❤”—a track that blurs the line between passion and peril. Equal parts unhinged and tongue-in-cheek, the song transforms obsessive love into a full-blown medical emergency, pulsing with chaotic energy and glitchy hyperpop production.
Fusing warped R&B grooves, industrial percussion, and the blown-out intensity of metalcore production, “icu ❤” is a sonic rollercoaster. From its breathy, restrained verses to the explosive chorus—where emergency sirens wail and saw synths collide—the track captures the exhilarating rush of desire spiraling out of control.
While producing largely in isolation, an early demo of “icu ❤” caught the ear of multi-platinum producer Jimmy Duval (XXXTentacion, Ski Mask the Slump God, Bryce Vine). His reaction—“That’s insane. You’re a beast.”—became a defining moment for DANGER SPOON.
Brock Geiger’s latest single, “Early August Rain,” is an introspective meditation on acceptance in the face of uncertainty. Inspired by both personal upheaval and the devastating Canadian wildfires of recent summers, the track transforms struggle into optimism, creating a literate ballad wrapped in immersive production. With its alternative and indie rock sensibilities, the song blends organic instrumentation with intricate electronic textures, offering a glimpse into Geiger’s forthcoming album, Some Nights, set for release on March 18th, 2025.
Produced at the legendary Sound City Studios in Los Angeles by Geiger and Grammy Award–winning collaborator Will Maclellan (Phoebe Bridgers, Boygenius), “Early August Rain” showcases a unique sonic approach. The song’s foundation was laid with a reverb-soaked drum recording captured in the studio lobby, an unconventional choice that resulted in one of many uniquely captivating tones on the record. Layered with speaker-tearing guitar tones and atmospheric sequenced percussion, the track finds beauty in both its rawness and its refinement.
Los Angeles-based dream pop band Nightjacket unveil their latest single, “My Only Heart,” an intimate and soaring love song that encapsulates the glow of devotion. A shimmering blend of ethereal guitars, lush synths, and heartfelt vocals, the track is a sonic love letter, exuding warmth, nostalgia, and undeniable romance.
Written by guitarist/vocalist Jordan Wiggins for his now-wife, Danielle, “My Only Heart” captures the exhilarating feeling of being completely known and loved by another person. With vocalist Andrea Wasse’s expressive voice at the helm, the song marries a grooving rhythm section with rich, swirling guitar textures, embodying both the brightness and grounding nature of true love.
I was trying to capture a glimpse of how Danielle makes me feel. She’s so bright, which I think “My Only Heart” conjures with its resonant, swirling guitars and grooving rhythm section. At the same time, she’s down to earth and comforting, which Andrea’s vocals really drive home. The song got faster and faster in tempo the more we worked on it. The demo was significantly slower, and I think the version you hear is maybe the third iteration of recording. Louie [Schultz] (multi-instrumentalist) brought some beautiful strings to the track late in the recording process, partially inspired by the Eurythmics’ “Here Comes the Rain Again.” – Jordan Wiggins
I think what makes “My Only Heart” unique is that out of our current batch of songs together, this one was born in Jordan’s brain and doesn’t immediately sound like something that came from mine. This is totally Danielle’s song. Even her friends know it as her song. – Andrea Wasse
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