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Press Kit

Drowning Effect
Drowning Effect

Drowning Effect Bio

At a time when we are wading through seas of information, Baker (Tracing Figures and Anaura), Spadaro (Morning Spy, Foxtail Somersault, and Tracing Figures), and Loftin (Morning Spy, Foxtail Somersault, and Astral) have come together to create a beacon of sound that reminds us of our humanity, our emotions, and our connection to one another.

Named after the widespread impact of content overload, the San Francisco-based group pulses with the angsty influences of 70s psych bands and 90s alt. rockers: think Blue Cheer and The Stooges meet Jane’s Addiction and Sonic Youth.

Thad Baker (guitar & vox)

Mark Loftin (drums & percussion)

James Spadaro (bass & guitar)

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Releases

More People (EP)


Release Date: July 2022
Label: Vibraphone Records
Recorded: 25th St. Recording
Mixed By: Gabriel Shepard
Mastered By: Gabriel Shepard
Number of Tracks: 3

Techniculture


Release Date: July 2021
Label: Vibraphone Records
Recorded: 25th St. Recording
Mixed By: Gabriel Shepard
Mastered By: Mike Wells
Download One Sheet (pdf)
Number of Tracks: 10

Drowning Effect


Release Date: June 2019
Label: Vibraphone Records
Recorded: 25th St. Recording
Mixed By: Gabriel Shepard
Mastered By: Mike Wells
Download One Sheet (pdf)
Number of Tracks: 10

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Press and Reviews

With Techniculture, Drowning Effect releases one of the best albums of the year – edgy, impressive, and drenched in viscous dynamics.

Tattoo.com

Their unique combination of simplified rhythms overlaid with twisted guitars and haunting lyrics draw the listener in for a spellbound experience.

Infrared Magazine

Perhaps there’s something in the San Francisco water that breeds all these good bands.

Ground Sounds

With their self-titled debut, Drowning Effect has made a rock-solid entry into the psych-rock community.

Music-News.com

Their self-titled debut album Drowning Effect, released in July, is a fuzzed out blast of garage rock energy...

The Big Takeover

Drowning Effect's self-titled album is an listening experience that might just expand your mind a little...

Rough Edge

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Get in Touch

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Email

info@drowningeffect.com