Pia Isa presents her debut solo album »Distorted Chants«, out now via Argonauta Records

Superlynx’s bassist and vocalist Pia Isa presents her debut solo album, »Distorted Chants«, which was just released on March 25th, 2022 via Argonauta Records.

»Distorted Chants« is avaible now on all streaming platforms.

Tracklisting:
01. Follow The Sun (feat. Gary Arce)
02. Statistics
03. Quiet Beach
04. Trauma (feat. Gary Arce)
05. Sleepless
06. A Hopeful Reminder
07. No Straight Line (feat. Gary Arce)
08. Mantra
09. Every Tree
10. Velvet Dreams

Courtesy of All Noir PR:

“A mix of shoegaze, drone rock, psychedelic stoner/doom and meditative chants. For fans of: Chelsea Wolfe, Sun O))), Deafheaven, Anna Von Hausswolff, My Bloody Valentine, Electric Wizard, Zola Jesus, Boris, Slowdive, Karin Park, Alcest, Dead Can Dance, Esben And The Witch and Emma Ruth Rudle.” – PIAS Distro

Pia Isa is the solo project of bassist/vocalist Pia Isaksen from Norwegian heavy psych/doom band Superlynx. She is now gearing up for the release of her debut solo album »Distorted Chants«, which features Ole Teigen (Superlynx) on drums and a guest apperance by guitarist Gary Arce (Yawning Man, Big Scenic Nowhere) on three of the songs.

Having played and written music for most of her life a solo album has been brewing in Pia’s mind for a long time. Finally everything has aligned for her first one to materialize and »Distorted Chants« was the result of that. As much as she loves playing with Superlynx (formed 2013) and other people her ideas for this album seemed more right to work through on her own.

Pia’s music is rooted in slow heavy drones but also has a lighter, dreamy and hopeful side. She is inspired by massive soundscapes, heavy psych, meditative moods, desert vibes and Eastern scales as well as her Nordic coastal surroundings. Superlynx-listeners may recognize her slow, heavy and minimalistic riffs and haunting sometimes chanting voice.

Pia has an open mind to a lot of different music. Not caring about fitting to any genres but channeling honest and heartfelt music in her own way. The lyrics on »Distorted Chants« are deeply personal and stretches from the very inner self and throughout nature.

Words and music by Pia Isaksen. Guitars, bass and vocals by Pia Isaksen. Drums by Ole Teigen. Additional guitars on »Follow the Sun«, »Trauma« and »No Straight Line« by Gary Arce. Recorded and mixed by Ole Teigen at Crowtown Recordings. Gary Arce’s guitars recorded by Mario Lalli.

»Distorted Chants« is out on all digital platforms on March 25, 2022, with a Vinyl and CD release to follow via Argonauta Records soon.

Pre-ordere here: argonautarecords.com!

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