Canadian desert rockers Rainbow Patrol stream their new EP »Cataclysm«; available now on CD and all major digital platforms!
Lethbridge, Canada based desert rockers Rainbow Patrol have just released their new EP »Cataclysm« on June 26th, 2026.
Listen to »Cataclysm« EP on all major streaming platforms!
Tracklist:
01. Vacuumorphs
02. More
03. Hold This Equilibrium
04. Apocalypse Now
05. Orcas Levitate
Rainbow Patrol commented: “»Cataclysm« has arrived.
This EP showcases a lot of change and growth for the band. We’ve swapped the sprawling and jammy sounds of previous releases for something leaner, more driving and urgent.
»Cataclysm« is a choose-your-own-adventure dive through the many pending dooms our news cycle dangles in front of us on a daily basis in our late stage capitalist christo-fascist garbage fire nightmare. Leaning into the insanity hopefully makes light of the societal sensory hell and allows yourself enjoy our connections to nature, the cosmos and one another all the more.”
Order »Cataclysm« EP here: rainbowpatrol.bandcamp.com
Rainbow Patrol is a progressive desert rock band formed in Lethbridge, Alberta in 2014. Their current lineup consists of Richard Charlton (bass 2015-2021, vocals, guitar, synth, audio engineer), brothers Travis Arnoldussen (drums, vocals), and Chris Arnoldussen (lead guitar) who have both been in the band since its formation. The latest and final addition to the lineup is Jacqueline Kennelly (bass, backup guitar) who joined Rainbow Patrol when they reunited after a two year hiatus, and exploded back into the desert rock scene with their new single »I Float« in 2022.
Their music has been described as a psychedelic mix of fuzz heavy riffs reminiscent of Queens Of The Stone Age, The Sword, Elder, and Baroness, with a groove that will make you think of Black Sabbbath. Top this off with unique vocals and multiple singers, ranging from the hauntingly clean to earth shattering growls, and you get a band that truly sounds like no other. »I Float«, along with every other release to date has been produced, distributed, and marketed entirely independently by members, and friends of the band. After favorable word of mouth and increasing presence online, Rainbow Patrol received airplay on radio stations all across Canada from Kelowna BC, to London ON, as well as receiving national airtime in countries such as Italy, Norway, United States, and UK to name a few.
Currently Rainbow Patrol is performing shows regularly in Southern Alberta, where it is very likely you will hear one of their multiple new unreleased singles. This will be the only way you get to hear brand new, unrecorded original Rainbow Patrol songs. Currently the members are all hard at work on recording new songs, and with around an albums worth of new material being worked on to be released in 2026 and beyond. Make sure to keep Rainbow Patrol on your radar for some of the best desert rock Alberta has to offer!
Produced and mixed by Richard Charlton.
Additional engineering by Quint Viskup at Mylodon Recordings.
Mastered by Emily Morgan.
Artwork and layout by Avery-Jae Young.
Rainbow Patrol is:
Richard Charlton – Guitar, Synthesizers, Percussion, Vocals
Travis Arnoldussen – Drums, Vocals
Chris Arnoldussen – Guitar
Jacqueline Kennelly – Bass
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well