Plutocracy Planet is making waves in the music scene with their upcoming debut LP, a collaborative effort featuring an impressive lineup of artists spanning various genres. Led by former Alarm Magazine editor and musical aficionado Scott Morrow, the project serves as a response to the tumultuous events of recent years, tackling themes of greed, inequality, and the pervasive influence of money in politics.
This ambitious super-collective boasts a roster that reads like a who’s who of alternative music, with members hailing from bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan, American Football, Protest the Hero, and The Get-Up Kids, among others. Their inaugural full-length album promises to be a sonic journey, blending post-hardcore elements with electronic experimentation and a diverse range of instrumentation.
The debut single, “This Very Severity,” sets the tone for what’s to come, featuring the legendary Bob Nanna on vocals. Known for his work with Braid and Hey Mercedes, Nanna brings a sense of urgency to the track as he navigates themes of societal decay and existential dread. His performance is complemented by the virtuosic guitar work of Jason Schimmel and the dynamic bass lines of Jonathan Hischke, creating a soundscape that is equal parts haunting and hypnotic.
Nanna expressed his enthusiasm for being part of the project, noting that the collaboration allowed him to explore new musical territory while addressing important social issues. “Being able to collaborate on cool, important projects is something that brings me great joy,” he remarked. “Please disregard my lack of dress pants in the video,” he added with a chuckle, referencing the song’s accompanying music video.
For Morrow, Nanna’s contribution to “This Very Severity” encapsulates the essence of Plutocracy Planet’s mission. “Bob is fantastic with wordplay, and his subject matter for the song felt like the perfect ‘proof of concept’ for the first single,” he explained. “I love that he emphasized the recurrent nature of conmen and political bullshit.”
Through their innovative blend of musical styles and thought-provoking lyricism, they aim to spark conversations and challenge the status quo. As Morrow succinctly puts it, “Music has always been a powerful tool for social change, and we hope that our music can inspire listeners to question the world around them and imagine a better future.”
Releasing July 12 on vinyl and digital, Plutocracy Planet’s full-length debut, produced by singer-songwriter Mark Rose of Spitalfield, will feature:
Bob Nanna (Braid, Hey Mercedes, Lifted Bells)
Jonah Matranga (Far, Gratitude, onelinedrawing)
Matt Pryor (The Get-Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, Radar State)
Mike Kinsella (American Football, Owen, Cap’n Jazz)
Liam Wilson (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Azusa)
Rody Walker (Protest the Hero)
Carson Pace (The Callous Daoboys)
Emily Jane White
Mark Rose (Spitalfield)
Swamburger (Solillaquists of Sound)
Blueprint (Soul Position, Greenhouse)
Jørgen Munkeby (Shining)
Carla Kihlstedt (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Tin Hat Trio, Rabbit Rabbit Radio)
Nils Frykdahl (Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Faun Fables, Idiot Flesh)
Aaron Spectre (Drumcorps)
Bruce Lamont (Yakuza, Masonic Wave)
Angela Mullenhour (Sybris, Touched by Ghoul, Pink Frost)
Anton Patzner (Emily Jane White, Foxtails Brigade, Judgement Day)
Jonathan Hischke (The Sound of Animals Fighting, Le Butcherettes, Hella, Anywhere)
Jason Schimmel (Secret Chiefs 3, Estradasphere, Red Fiction)
Adam Stacey (Igorrr, Secret Chiefs 3, Estradasphere)
Jason Zdora (HeWhoCorrupts)
Leyla I. Royale (Chicago Street Strings)
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| Plutocracy Planet Tracklisting: 1. Prologue 2. This Very Severity (f. Bob Nanna) 3. But You Said (f. onelinedrawing) 4. A Simple Refrain (f. Matt Pryor & Swamburger) 5. Commence Mutation (f. Carson Pace) 6. Slaughterhouse Soliloquy (f. Swamburger & Drumcorps) 7. War? (f. Rody Walker) 8. True Crime (f. Angela Mullenhour) 9. Hours and Hours (Work Harder, Not Smarter) (f. Mark Rose) 10. Dance of the Downtrodden (f. Carla Kihlstedt, Nils Frykdahl & Jørgen Munkeby) 11. Remain Silent (f. Emily Jane White, Blueprint & Bruce Lamont) 12. Epilogue |
