American swamp rockers Mister Earthbound announce second EP »Litha« in their »Endless Man« series; out June 21st!
Richmond, Virginia based swamp rockers Mister Earthbound have announced the second EP »Litha« in their »Endless Man« series, which will be released on June 21st, 2026.
Tracklist:
01. Soothsay
02. Vultures
03. Death Instead
Courtesy of Good Boy PR:
Swamp rockers Mister Earthbound crank up the heavy and announce second EP »Litha« in their »Endless Man« series, out June 21st!
Following their release of »Ostara«, Mister Earthbound present their newest 3-song seasonal release, »Litha«. Featuring searing instrumentation, scorching harmonies, and punishing percussion, »Litha« is a heavy, bluesy, psychedelic exploration of the aestival (of, relating to, or occurring in the summer).
Transitioning from »Ostara«’s lush, warm psychedelia into more firey territory, »Litha« sees the band lean into their heavier tendencies. Kicking things off with the bluesy burn of »Soothsay«, Mister Earthbound shift into vibrant crunch with »Vultures« and end with a doomy, galloping bang on “Death Instead«, all the while never losing sight of their emotive, blues-fueled swamp rock sound.
»Litha« is the second in an ambitious new series of EPs in 2026. Each is set to launch on a seasonal solstice or equinox, with the bound collection being released as Mister Earthbound’s sophomore full-length, »Endless Man«.
Photo credit: Lauren Tribble
The brainchild of guitarist Walter Gray, Mister Earthbound originally emerged after its founder returned to his hometown of Richmond, Virginia in 2016 armed with a pocket full of riffs and a drive to hit the road with a new project. Named as a homage to Napoleon Hill’s book »Outwit The Devil«, the quartet rapidly established themselves in their region and beyond as pioneers of a new breed of swamp rock, and have been captivating a diverse and growing fanbase ever since.
Building on the foundations laid by influences from the trippy tones of the 13th Floor Elevators and the raucous early days of Pentagram to the eerie blues of Robert Johnson with a psychedelic, doom-tinged approach, Mister Earthbound’s signature blend of searing riffs, haunting vocals, and driving rhythms transports audiences to the depths of the swamp both through their studio recordings and their electric live shows alongside sonic titans like Dead Meadow, Kadavar, Weedeater, YOB, and Black Mountain.
With a host of achievements already under their belt, including the release of their debut record »Shadow Work« via Kozmik Artifactz and a feature in Embassy Skateboards’ »Winter Warriors«, Mister Earthbound’s momentum is at an all-time high as they dive into their biggest undertaking yet with the »Endless Man« series of EPs.
Praise for »Ostara« EP:
#25 on the March 2026 Doom Charts
“…buzzing stoner fuzz, lush waves of cool psychedelia, and emotive crescendos offer plenty of buoyancy, groove, and expressiveness” – Stephanie Zalta, Doom Charts Peroration March 2026
“…meditative tones in a smoky, relaxing environment, featuring captivating guitars and a warm bass that softens its sound in beautiful passages punctuated by poignant moments” – Roberto Lucas, Denpa Fuzz
“It will be in the top of the top of my Doom Charts…I love it and I can wait for the rest to come out” – Rich Piva, Rich & Turbo’s Heavy Half Hour
Mister Earthbound – »Litha« EP out June 21st, 2026 (Digital).
Produced, tracked, mixed, and mastered by Walter Gray at The Funhouse.
»Litha« contributions:
Jason Kusterer – Vocals & Bass
Grayson Tolliver – Guitar
Walter Gray – Guitar & Drums
Mister Earthbound is:
Walter Gray – Guitar
Jason Kusterer – Bass / Vocals
Grayson Tolliver – Guitar
Jonah Butler – Drums
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