For
the first 20 seconds, “ARP” is disguised as something other than a percussive
showpiece. In fact, the single from IS MA showcases such a strong array of
musical contributions that singling out a single element seems inappropriate. However,
even when the guitar reaches its peak attractiveness at 2:29, it’s the tribal
drumming that is our focus. After the guitar's appeal gives way to the vocals,
the percussion persists, marching forward with uncompromising energy.
“ARP”
is the second release from an upcoming debut album from IS MA. The first
release was the title track, “Herron.” The three members of the band exercised
their creative muscle while spending three days together on Herron Island, a remote
island not far from Seattle, Washington. While IS MA is most closely associated
with Seattle, the members have ties to Nashville, Los Angeles and other U.S. cities.
The
members of IS MA are Jesse Taylor (vocals, bass), Ryan Williams (guitar,
vocals), and Jesse Spring (vocals, keys). All three lived and did music in Los
Angeles prior to moving to Seattle. For Jesse Spring, Seattle was a homecoming.
For Jesse Taylor (LA) and Ryan Williams (Santa Cruz), Seattle was a new place
to call home. In 2019, JT introduced Spring and Ryan:
“The time on Herron
proved not only to bond us creatively, but inspired what would be the skeleton
of songs for this album of recordings. There are many sounds/parts/vocals/moods
which we weren’t able to replicate in any other studio or environment, and so they
remain, tucked into the fabric of each song.”
“ARP”
by IS MA
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