New Mamiffer/Pyramids release haunts October

Hydra Head Records has just released what will be their last new record on the label. The New Mexico
based label, whose signed artists present a gloomy mix of dark, brooding drone music and sprawling
ambient sound, is closing up shop after nearly twenty years, says label founder Aaron Turner (founding
member of Isis and member of Mamiffer and Jodis). Their final release will be the 12” split between
Mamiffer (from Seattle) and Pyramids (from Texas) that came out 16 October. I like to think of
Mamiffer, comprised of pianist Faith Coloccia and guitarist Aaron Turner, as the soundtrack to the rainy season in the Pacific Northwest. Their music blends gorgeous piano over dark currents of static and
electronic drone, while Turner’s guitar build up a wall of fog-like sound. I’m never entirely sure why, but
their last album Hirror Eniffer has been played on my ipod more than any other album, and their new
split with Pyramids is the perfect ambient sound to accompany this fall. Pyramids delivers 10+ minute
tracks in some cryptic, instrumental dialect of ghosts. Both are subtle but powerful, alien but comforting
sounds that I would recommend to any appreciators of instrumental music. You can listen to their new
release here: http://www.tinymixtapes.com/chocolate-grinder/premiere-mamiffer-pyramids-split-12.

-Nathaniel Youmans, LASR Promotions Director