INTERVIEW: Janosch Rathmer of Long Distance Calling on “Eraser” and Concept Albums


 

Ghost Cult recently caught up with Janosch Rathmer of instrumental post-rock band Long Distance Calling, to discuss their new album Eraser – out now via earMUSIC. Read our review here. Janosch discussed LDC being prolific writers, spending extra time on the new album, concept records and music videos, sexy saxophone parts, playing festivals versus intimate venues, touring in the pandemic era, switching record labels, climate change, and more!

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Rings of Saturn Parts Ways with Vocalist Ian Bearer, Transitioning to an Instrumental Act


 

Rings of Saturn, recently dropped from their label Nuclear Blast, has announced it is parting ways with vocalist Ian Bearer after over ten years in the band. In a statement to social media, the band hopes Ian plays out the string of live dates the band are booked for, but also are moving on without him. The band is planning to transition to an instrumental band, planning to release instrumental versions of all their albums as well.

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