"Scarecrow"
exclusive song premiere
For fans of: Manchester Orchestra, Social Caterpillar, and Medications
exclusive song premiere
I love me some Derek Allen, so when he asked me to premiere a new jam from a new band it was an automatic yes. This new project shows Derek (Lower Automation), Wade, and Nic (Frail Body) dipping into much calmer and accessible waters, ditching the chaos and unpredictability of their earlier bands. The EP straddles slowcore, post-hardcore, and shoegaze like they've been doing it for a decade, which kinda makes sense considering the members' past bands. Speaking of past bands, Derek's gorgeous clean singing has the occasional push from backing vocals, really removing him from the anxious yelps that escaped his lips in Lower Automaion while the instrumentation has lots of room to breathe but when everything hits that room is on fucking fire.
The five-song 'Lapse' releases October 1st, 2026 on bandcamp and streaming with physical copies being available on the former. Drums and bass recorded at Electrical Audio in June 2026 by Lauren MacDonald while guitars and vocals were recorded by Derek Allen, and the entire thing was mastered by Nick Stetina.
9/25 - Davey's Bagels, Fort Wayne, IN
The band has a few upcoming shows that you should definitely attend if geographically viable:
9/25 - Davey's Bagels, Fort Wayne, IN
9/26 - Sanctuary, Detroit, MI
9/27 - The Run Off, Kalamazoo, MI
10/10 - EP release show at Empty Bliss, Chicago, IL
A few words from Nic about "Scarecrow":
"This song has been floating around in my head for years, but I never felt like I had the right project to bring it to life until Derek, Wade and I started Shouldered. Hearing a recorded version of it after all of this time has been really rewarding. It’s probably my favorite song to play live so far, and a good indication of the direction we want to take the band."
(2026) SHOULDERED "Scarecrow" (from 'Lapse')
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