The alt-rock duo’s “dystopian theatre rock” album examines identity, capitalism and the need to reconnect with the self
Slothrust have released What They Grow In The Garden, their new studio album and Equal Vision Records debut, produced by Leah Wellbaum, Will Gorin and Jordan Witzigreuter of The Ready Set. Framed as “dystopian theatre rock,” the 12-track record pushes the duo toward heavier riffs, sharper hooks and unexpected stylistic shifts. At its core, the album examines what it means to remain human within systems that exploit perceived weaknesses, connecting capitalism, screen addiction and overconsumption to a broader sense of disconnection. Rather than offering a simple escape from these structures, Slothrust focus on the possibility of reclaiming personal agency and looking inward amid the constant blue light of the digital world.
The album uses archetypal spaces such as “the garden” and “the lake” as surreal, allegorical settings for that exploration. “The Lake” reconnects with the band’s grunge roots, while closing track “Dystopian Cemetery” shifts into a harmony-stacked stadium waltz featuring piano by longtime collaborator Willy Beaman. The record extends a trajectory that began with Feels Your Pain in 2012 and continued through Parallel Timeline in 2021, while marking Slothrust’s first album as a duo of Wellbaum and Gorin. The release is accompanied by The Dystopian Theatre Tour, a U.S. run extending through November 18, with The Velveteers and Um, Jennifer? supporting on select dates.
Information provided by Clarion Call Media.
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