IN THE PONDS started during the pandemic lockdowns and California wildfires of 2020, with the newly wed duo staring out their windows at soot-filled skies wondering, “what the hell now?” They’ve kept to instrumental rock, mainly to give themselves (and their listeners) a breather from the barrage of concepts always trying to elbow into their headspace.
The best ideas live in a place beyond words, so they try to flood that place with as much light as possible. The Chthonic Layer is a realm beneath the surface where deities and demons live. There are lots of ways to get there, but music is the safest bet. It lets you explore dangerous places without getting stranded. This album is our way of diving into the abyss to meet its shadier characters, while staying tethered to terra firma.
Chthonic Layer was recorded and co-produced by guitarist David Perez and Dan Padilla.
The album was mixed by Art Bertik. The front cover artwork was created by bassist Jennifer Gigantino.
We're excited to premiere the new album in full thanks to the awesome IN THE PONDS which you can listen to below:
