Hear ACTIVITY's debut album 'UNMASK WHOEVER' via FADER - out tomorrow on Western Vinyl. Livestream release show 3/27

Activity's Debut Album Unmask Whoever Out Tomorrow on Western Vinyl

Listen Now via The FADER + Track By Track Guide

Record Release Show Livestream Tomorrow at 9PM EST via Instagram

RIYL: CAN, Broadcast, Melody's Echo Chamber, Liars, Blonde Redhead, Beak>

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Also due to COVID-19, unfortunately Activity have had to postpone their initial east coast run. However, in celebration of their debut's release, they will be hosting a livestream performance tomorrow night at 9PM EST via Instagram and Facebook. Don't miss it!

"Their eerie, minimal guitar-based orchestrations will drop you into an unearthly dwelling place, but their lyrics, often softly spoken or sung, are underscored by biting human truth." PASTE 

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"haunted noise pop" FLOOD

"a distinct, weirder feel" BROOKLYN VEGAN

"Schizophrenic alchemists blending unhinged inventions into mesmerizing tension, Activity's dicey nightmare divinity spins agitated mind-games keen on twisted mysticism into heavenly ectoplasmic traps luring meaning from steamy post-punk riddles and Krautrock dream-journals." MAXIMUM INK

"ambiguous in its paranormal post-punk textures while hearing the four-piece splinter the soundscape with glitchy, ghastly backing vocals, a cold canvas of percussion, and synths sounds from an alternative plane" RECOMMENDED LISTEN

Activity gleefully discard the more weary connotations of indie rock through a natural, minimal and intelligent use of modern implements. Their debut album, Unmask Whoever forms a casually menacing framework for lyrical themes of paranoia, exposed character flaws, and the broader human capacity for growth when an ugly truth is laid bare.

Despite the recurrent aches of discontentment throughout Unmask Whoever, each track glows with radiant waves of catharsis manifesting itself in urgent tempos, glimmering guitar, and an atmosphere-forward mindset that enables Activity to subvert rock band orthodoxy. It comes as no surprise that when each member was asked about the highlights of their individual careers, they all pointed to this band as a joyful corner of their lives, a space within which they could flourish in the complement of their mutual abilities, and vent woes too great to tackle alone. 

Formed just a year ago in NYC, vocalist/sampler operator Travis Johnson, drummer Steve Levine (both of Grooms), bassist Zoë Browne (of Field Mouse) and guitarist Jess Rees (of Russian Baths) came together to create a wholly new architecture under the guidance of engineer / producer Jeff Berner (of Psychic TV). Their debut sees its creators' abilities gel with one another to reach new levels of interplay and fruitful cooperation.

L-R: Travis Johnson, Steve Levine, Zoë Browne, Jess Rees | Photo By: Ebru Yildiz

Unmask Whoever Tracklisting:

1 - In Motion

2 - Calls Your Name

3 - Spring (Low Life)

4 - Nude Prince

5 - Looming

6 - Earth Angel

7 - Heartbeats

8 - I Like the Boys

9 - Violent and Vivisect

10 - Auto Sad

Watch & Share: "Calls Your Name" (Official Video)

Activity Live Dates:

04/02: Brooklyn, NY - Baby's All Right (Release Party)*

04/16: Washington, DC - Rhizome*

04/17: Richmond, VA - Fuzzy Cactus*

04/18: Philadelphia, PA - Ortlieb's*

*POSTPONED

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