Rising duo from Hawaii and Manchester (UK), Still Blank release their self-titled debut album today via National Anthem / Capitol Records alongside their brand- new single “Dead and Gone.”  Listen to the album HERE

The hazily psychedelic track is a wistful but strangely majestic reflection on a relationship’s end. Created during their time at producer Joel Pott’s cabin in Wales (and born from their unhurried improvisation on his collection of analog synths) the soulful and sprawling track perfectly echoes the enchanted intimacy of those surroundings. “It was dark by about 4 p.m. and freezing all day, so we’d light a big fire and drink whiskey and tea to stay warm,” says Jordy, who lifted the lyrics to “Dead and Gone” from a poem she’d written years before. “We ended up using the vocals from the demo, because there was a certain feeling in that version that we couldn’t quite capture again.”

Formed by Hawaii-born singer/multi-instrumentalist Jordy and Manchester guitarist Ben, Still Blank emerged from a chance encounter in Liverpool’s music scene in 2022. What began as an impromptu basement collaboration with a broken nylon-string guitar quickly evolved into one of alternative music’s most exciting new partnerships. Still Blank’s songwriting draws from both introspection and their surroundings, echoing the mood of artists like Yo La Tengo, Big Thief and Cat Power. Their genre-shifting sound touches on shoegaze, psych-folk, and post-punk, and has garnered early critical praise from the likes of Stereogum, Under The Radar, CLASH, Dork, Wonderland and DIY amongst others

Working closely with producer Joel Pott (George Ezra, Shura) and later Flood (PJ Harvey, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds), Still Blank crafted their debut album through an unfiltered process of exploration and experimentation. Recorded between London, Los Angeles, and Wales, Still Blank captures the duo’s restless curiosity and cinematic soundscapes, ranging from the dreamy introspection of debut single  “What About Jane” to the feverish motorik pulse of “Ain’t Quite Right,” and recent track, “Cut Slack”.

Speaking on the album, Jordy explains: “This was a transformational period of our lives, which is reflected throughout the entirety of the record. Some of the songs were written when we first met, some on other sides of the world while navigating separation, and others born into existence in less than a day, after we initially thought we’d finished the record. With a record written before we’d even conjured up a name, the whole creation of this album felt serendipitous – from a chance meeting between ourselves to magically finding likeminded collaborators who took a chance on 2 kids and allowed us to experiment without any pressure from outside sources.”

Despite a whirlwind journey, including Jordy’s unexpected deportation during the album’s creation and a move to Los Angeles, Still Blank quickly established themselves as one of the most compelling new voices in alternative music.  The duo have now taken their dynamic live show on the road, joining Royel Otis across all European dates, including three shows at Brixton’s O2 Academy this weekend. The band will also play their debut London headline live show at The Social on December 4. Known for sets that move between fragile intimacy and full-blown catharsis, these shows mark an exciting next chapter.  View the full itinerary HERE. With a growing cult curiosity within the scene, Still Blank are setting their own rules and embracing ambiguity.

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Tracklist:
1. What About Jane
2. Ain’t Quite Right
3. Dead and Gone
4. Get Over It
5. Sundown Dialogue
6. Same Sun
7. Vacancy
8. Denial
9. Cut Slack
10. Rainman