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FOLIAN – Decibel premieres “Go Alone” from Portland drone/shoegaze/post-metal unit’s debut LP ‘Blue Mirror’; tour w/ Shifting Harbor starts from Jan 15

Photo & Cover Art: Dylan Garrett Smith

“‘Go Alone’ will appeal to fans of Neurosis, Cave In and Isis in their quieter moments, moving at a slow-but-deliberate pace.”  — Decibel Magazine 

FOLIAN is the project of Portland, OR musician David Stephen Fylstra, who collaborates with many heavy and experimental acts such as Ramprasad, Flood Peak, KVØID (a collaboration with artist Dylan Garrett Smith), Canadensis, Bible Black Tyrant, The Stargazer Lilies, and Drowse. Folian manages to merge elements of drone, shoegaze, metal, pop, and experimental noise to create a uniquely meditative and cohesive, psychedelic sonic atmosphere using a mix of guitars, vocals, synths, field recordings, and various other instruments to sculpt the sound.

Folian’s debut LP, Blue Mirror, out 31st January 2020 on Fylstra’s own imprint Anima Recordings, available digitally, on vinyl LP, and Cassette. The album explores ideas such as the duality of being, and the struggle for balance and clarity during a time of intense emotional struggle. The work stems from personal experiences with relationships, depression, fear, emotional dependence, and substance use. Dual meaning plays a prominent role in the album’s theme and lyrics. 

Decibel Magazine is exclusively streaming thesecond single “Go Alone” off the album. This track will be available on all digital outlets this January 12. “It is the familiarity of wanting to give in when troubles become too overwhelming to process,”Fylstra comments. “You want to hide beneath a blanket of ignorance or simply tune out, not try. This seems like a convenient solution but this will do little to effectively process your pain and find solutions. Consciously experiencing pain and frustration, and allowing yourself to let go, is necessary for moving on.”

Stream “Go Alone” via Decibel Magazine AT THIS LOCATION

The first single “Unwanted” got its debut via Gigwise and currently available on all major digital outlets

Folian will be starting off the new decade with another tour adventure around the release of Blue Mirror, this time with the drone/ambient counterpart Shifting Harbor, who is also releasing an albumOn select dates, the two artists will perform together under the moniker Canadensis.
 

1/15 – 1078 GALLERY – CHICO, CA
1/16 – COAXIAL – LOS ANGELES, CA
1/17 – TBA – TUCSON, AZ 1/18 – TBA – MARFA, TX / LAS CRUCES, NM
1/19 – CRAZY RHYTHMS – SAN ANTONIO, TX
1/20 – THE VOLSTEAD – AUSTIN, TX
1/21 – THE NASA – CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
1/22 – NEON ROSE – EL PASO, TX
1/23 – TBA – PHOENIX, AZ
1/24 – REC CENTER – LOS ANGELES, CA
1/25 – GOLDEN BULL – OAKLAND, CA
1/25 – PRO ARTS – OAKLAND, CA
1/31 – BOATHOUSE EXPERIMENTAL STUDIOS – PORTLAND, OR
2/01 – CHARLIE’S CHOPHOUSE – ASTORIA, OR
2/02 – 1412 GALLERY – SEATTLE, WA

Pre-order Blue Mirror:
https://folian.bandcamp.com/album/blue-mirror
 
For More Info:
https://davidfylstra.net
https://www.facebook.com/folianpdx
https://open.spotify.com/artist/20035BudYpz2r2v1RNbquH
https://www.instagram.com/nehpetsdivad
https://www.facebook.com/animarecordings
https://animarecordings.bigcartel.com

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