Several Shapes Of Solar Flares

by The Asteroid No.4

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Vibe Skyline New to this band and this is right up my street, brilliant stuff. Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do!!! Favorite track: Lille.

Jenell Kesler Every aspect of the music is blurred and buried within another aspect of the music, ’til it’s all just so thick and uncomfortably numbing. All this leaves me wanting, conjuring the notion that Hail to the Clear Figurines and The Asteroid No.4 were just astounding anomalies, command performances that I may never be treated to again; though I continue to hope.

Tony Morrall CD arrived today !! What a great album .... go buy it.

splodge vinyl copy already making itself right at home on the turntable.

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1.	Under Lock And Key 04:30	buy track
2.	Opaque 04:01	buy track
3.	Rescue 04:52	buy track
4.	Lost Inside 03:58	buy track
5.	Caroline's Gone 04:13	buy track
6.	Lille 04:24	buy track
7.	No Heaven 04:19	buy track
8.	Elevator 04:54	buy track
9.	Silhouette 07:19	buy track

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San Francisco-based psychedelic rock band The Asteroid No.4 are set to release their twelfth studio album ‘Several Shapes of Solar Flares’ on the 27th September via Club AC30/Little Cloud.

Known for their distinctive blend of shoegaze, dream pop and pyschedlic rock, ‘Several Shapes of Solar Flares’ showcases the band's evolution while maintaining their signature sound and features guest female vocals from Galine Tumasyan (Seablite) and Zoe Mahaney. Happily accepting their comparisons to acts like Ride, Slowdive, Spacemen 3 and The Rain Parade from the Paisley Underground scene in Los Angeles in the 80s, The Asteroid No.4 have evolved into a sound all their own, crafting a sonic journey that is both nostalgic and innovative.

Originally formed in Philadelphia in the late 1990s, The Asteroid No.4 are stalwarts of the modern “psych” genre and has been a staple in the psych-rock scene since their inception and have remained an active studio and live act. Known for their atmospheric soundscapes, evocative lyrics, prolific discography of reverb-drenched recordings and guitar driven, liquid-projected live performances, the band is often categorized as “neo-psychedelic” or “shoegaze”.

With new long player ‘Several Shapes of Solar Flares’, tracks such as the high octane ‘Rescue’ and warm, fuzzy ‘Lost Inside’ featuring Seablite’s Galine Tumasyan on vocals, are enriched by strong hooks and glorious atmospheric instrumentation. Elsewhere, ‘Caroline’s Gone’ is maximum-volume shoegaze, while ‘Elevator’ featuring Zoe Mahaney on vocals, is a thunderous example of space rock, before album closer ‘Silhouette’, propelled forward by 60’s psychedelic tones, sonic guitar work, and blissful vocals, represents another step in the band’s evolution. Co-Founder of the band Eric Harms reflects that, "This album is a testament to our journey and the influences that have shaped our music. Working with Simon Scott and having guest vocals from Galine and Zoe added layers that we're incredibly excited for our fans to hear."

Self-produced, recorded, and mixed by the band at their San Rafael, CA studio, the album was mastered by Simon Scott of Slowdive, ensuring a polished and immersive listening experience. The album's creation process was interwoven with the band's extensive touring schedule, including tours with psych veterans The Brian Jonestown Massacre in 2023 and The Black Crowes in 2024, and a notable performance with The Ocean Blue in San Francisco in 2023.

In January 2024, The Asteroid No.4 released the 'Tremble' EP on Chris Robinson's Silver Arrow Records, which received critical acclaim. Looking ahead, the band is planning a return to the EU/UK in 2025, promising more electrifying performances and new music for their international fanbase.

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released September 27, 2024

The Asteroid No.4 are Eric Harms; guitar, Scott Vitt; guitar, vocals, Matty Rhodes; bass guitar, vocals, and Mark Tarlton; drums, percussion.

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Jan 23

Soda Bar

San Diego, CA
Jan 24

Zebulon

Los Angeles (LA), CA
Jan 25

Moe's Alley

Santa Cruz, CA
Jan 26

Bottom of the Hill

San Francisco, CA
Jan 29

Madame Lou's

Seattle, WA
Jan 30

The Pearl

Vancouver, BC
Jan 31

The Shakedown

Bellingham, WA
Feb 1

The Get Down

Portland, OR

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