Florida post-rockers Orbiter share dreamy Talking Heads cover; new album »Distorted Folklore« out December 13th on Salvaged Records!

Gainesville, Florida based doomgaze/post-rock band Orbiter has unveiled Talking Heads cover »This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)« from their second album, »Distorted Folklore«, set to release on December 13th, 2024 via Salvaged Records.

Tracklist:
01. Safe As Houses
02. Time Rips
03. Lightning Miles
04. Timeworn
05. Coil
06. I’ll See You On The Backside Of Water…
07. Cicada Hymn
08. Svalbard
09. This Must Be The Place (Digital Only)

Courtesy of Purple Sage PR:

Florida’s post-heavy craftsmen Orbiter unveil their brand new single »This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)«, a fabulously ethereal cover of the Talking Heads classic streaming everywhere now.

Their new album »Distorted Folklore« (initially set for a November 8th release) will see the light of day on December 13th on vinyl and digital through Salvaged Records. Recorded by Jonathan Nuñez (Torche, Shitstorm, Jacuzzi Boys) at Sound Artillery Studio in Miami.

Stream Orbiter’s ethereal cover of Talking Heads »This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)« HERE!

»Distorted Folklore« is a loose concept album, and as the songs play out, listeners will be taken on a journey where the protagonist questions his sanity and struggles with loss, isolation, heartbreak, drug addiction, societal collapse, and comes right to the brink of a full-on existential crisis. Spacious riffs, lush melodies crafted with an emotionally intuitive approach, heavy-hitting grooves, and soaring vocals provide the perfect soundtrack for this melancholic voyage that beautifully blends heavy rock, post-rock, post-hardcore and shoegaze. Basking in its own sonic beauty, »Distorted Folklore« should appeal to fans of Hum, Quicksand, Torche, Metz, Narrow Head and Cave In.

Photo by Jeremy McGuire

What sets »Distorted Folklore« apart from Orbiter’s previous releases is the songwriting process. Rather than trading riffs between band members and adding vocal melodies to the favorites, singer/guitarist Jon Reinertsen sought to hone his songwriting chops by creating cohesive structures and melodies the band could build upon. The result is their most cohesive, fully formed effort to date. The songs maintain the heaviness Orbiter is known for but the weight is distributed in different ways: the songs ebb and flow, tapping into the dynamic energy from the band members’ DIY roots.

The album opener, »Safe As Houses« provides a glimpse of what’s to come. Guitar notes arrive seemingly from the ether in a circular pattern before bass and drums come crashing in, bringing listeners into Orbiter’s world of heavy and hook-laden melodies. The catchy and energetic »Time Rips« perfectly encapsulates the band’s songcraft with harmonized guitars, massive basslines and drums. The digital version of the album includes a cover of Talking Heads’ »This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)«. The album closes with what may be the band’s most ambitious song to date, »Svalbard Lights«, a journey that sees the band at its heaviest and most gentle and melodic across its seven-minute runtime. Don’t miss Orbiter’s latest video for »Time Rips« at this location!

New album »Distorted Folklore« out December 13th on Salvaged Records (LP/digital)

Orbiter is a four-piece band that hails from Gainesville, Florida. Formed in 2014, the band members are longtime Gainesville music lifers who have contributed to the city and region’s scene for many years. Taking a cue from the band members’ punk rock roots, their music maintains a core of aggressive, vibrant energy while exploring corners of metal, shoegaze, doom and indie rock with an ear towards melody and memorable hooks. Vocalist/guitarist Jon Reinertsen also plays drums in Whiskey & Co. and has formerly drummed for Rose Cross, Towers Of Hanoi, and many other punk and hardcore bands. Guitarist Matt Walker has played guitar in Human Parts alongside members of Against Me! and Whiskey & Co. and is the published author of the book Gainesville Punk: A History Of Bands and Music. Bassist Jonathan Hamilton played guitar in Escape Grace, and Cutman with members of Gunmoll and Unitas. Drummer Brad Purvis plays drums in Averkiou, and has previously played in Moonbeard, Supertwin, and the band I Love You with members of Dove and Floor.

Orbiter is:
Jon Reinertsen – Vocals & Guitar
Matt Walker – Lead Guitar
Jonathan Hamilton – Bass
Brad Purvis – Drums

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well