Setting: Shone a Rainbow Light On

As peak summer’s stifling heat blankets North Carolina–and much of the rest of the planet–we take refuge in the stillness of the night. So today we are pleased to announce the ultimate stillness-and-stargazing record, the result of a new collaboration between three of the state’s finest exploratory musicians. 

The debut recording by Setting, a trio comprising Nathan Bowles (solo/trio, Pelt, Black Twig Pickers) on strings, keys, and percussion; Jaime Fennelly (Mind Over Mirrors, Peeesseye) on harmoniums, synthesizers, and piano zither; and Joe Westerlund (solo, Califone, Sylvan Esso, Jake Xerxes Fussell) on drums, percussion, and metallophones, Shone a Rainbow Light On traverses textural, phosphorescent topography with a certified organic folk-engine. Fueled by a vibratory hybrid of acoustic and electronic instrumentation, these four stately longform pieces sound like a UFO slowly sinking into a peat bog. 

The band has shared “Zoetropics,” the first and only single from the album, out September 29 and featuring beautiful artwork by Timothy Breen. Listen and pre-order below (all pre-orders include a download of the single). 

Mark your calendars for their upcoming live dates, several of which are with the great Califone. See below for details. 

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Photo by Will Warasila.

Stream “Zoetropics”

NATHAN BOWLES

He’s the perfect mix of Roscoe Holcomb and La Monte Young—a traditionalist who isn’t afraid to get weird.

– Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker (“The 10 Best Albums of 2018”)

MIND OVER MIRRORS

This is ecstatic hillbilly krautrock raga drone … one of the decade’s true experimental wonders.

– Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork

JOE WESTERLUND

An almost biological force.

– Pitchfork

  • The debut recording by Setting, a trio comprising Nathan Bowles (solo, Pelt, Black Twig Pickers); Jaime Fennelly (Mind Over Mirrors, Peeesseye); and Joe Westerlund (solo, Califone, Sylvan Esso, Jake Xerxes Fussell)
  • Deluxe LP edition features 140g black virgin vinyl and a reverse board jacket with art by Timothy Breen
  • Deluxe CD edition features a gatefold jacket with art by Timothy Breen
  • RIYL: Popol Vuh, Brian Eno’s Ambient 4, Harmonia, The Necks

SETTING LIVE

Sept 1 – Hillsborough, NC – On the Eno River – “Setting Sounds #2” – msg for address
Sept 9 – Raleigh, NC – Hopscotch Festival
Sept 19 – Soldier’s Grove, WI – Red Clover Ranch #
Sept 20 – Minneapolis, MN – Turf Club #
Sept 21 – Davenport, IA – Roccoon Motel #
Sept 22 – Chicago (Berwyn), IL – Fitzgeralds #
Sept 23 – Detroit, MI – Lager House #
Sept 24 – Bloomington, IN – The Bishop #

# w/ Califone

Photo by Will Warasila.
Photo by Will Warasila.
Photo by Will Warasila.
Photo by Will Warasila.

Setting Links

Paradise of Bachelors | Website | Instagram |  YouTube | Bandcamp