Instrumental rock band North End released their sixth studio album, Halted, one year after their single Cabra appeared on a split with signal hill. Halted presents 4 new songs, written and recorded separately in Pennsylvania and Colorado. North End is Russ Daniels (guitar), Kevin Burk (drums), Peter Willis (guitar) and Marcus Rodriguez (bass).
The writing for Halted started after a northeast tour was abruptly canceled due to the pandemic in March 2020. Spread across Pennsylvania and Colorado, sheltered indoors, North End developed four songs that channeled their creativity, influenced by music the band was listening to at the time. Influenced by math and post rock, Halted echoes North End 2013 EP, Cognoscere, combined with new elements that reflect the band’s renewed direction. Halted represents a new chapter for the band as their lives and commitment to music evolve.
Drums for Halted were recorded at Akdar Studios in Reading, Pennsylvania. The remaining instruments were tracked at Pete, Russ, and Marcus’ home studios respectively. North End decided to use Anup Sastry for mixing and mastering. North End wanted Anup to take an aggressive and drum-forward approach with Halted, staying true to the band’s roots. The photography from Ian Detwiler and the album art from Rishi Neal Arora reflects the world during the time Halted was written, creating a remote but hopeful atmosphere. Halted is dedicated to Kevin’s mother, Peg Burk.
The pre-order for Halted and title track single is available starting February 8th, with the album release set for March 31st . Halted will be streaming across all digital platforms through Better Looking Records, with limited edition clear one sided 12” vinyl and CDs available through Somewherecold Records. Following the release and distribution of Halted, North End plan to play shows in the northeast US.
credits
released March 31, 2022
Guitars, Bass, and Piano recorded by North End
Drums recorded @ Akdar Studios, Reading PA, by Mike Radka
Mixed and Mastered by Anup Sastry
Photography by Ian Detweiler
Album Art by Rishi Neal Arora
North End is Russ Daniels, Kevin Burk, Peter Willis, and Marcus Rodriguez
Dedicated to Peg Burk
The melodies on this album are hypnotic and have an elegance of movement that I find utterly captivating. “More After We’re Gone” is a timely reminder of how passionately energetic post-rock music can be. Theirs is music that feeds my soul & rewards my attention. I thank Signal Hill for making it. thomas mathie
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Showcasing some of SH's earliest work, where there are slightly more flutters of Explosions In the Sky-like stress-and-storm, but their stellar version of hyper-talented sedulous-prog-post-rock is still indelibly marked on this release. I recommend all of their releases, but these early ones are especially gripping and cathartic. Beautifully pressed as well! brantly