Landon Conrath Shares a New Anthem "Doomsday" + New Album Out Oct 18th!

MINNEAPOLIS ARTIST LANDON CONRATH SHARES A NEW ANTHEM “DOOMSDAY” CO-PRODUCED WITH SEAN SILVERMAN (BAD WEATHER) LISTEN HERE   NEW ALBUM EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR DUE OUT OCTOBER 18TH VIA NETTWERK   + FALL U.S. TOUR DATES ON SALE NOW!

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“Conrath has clearly found his footing with live shows... and his listener count skyrocketed." – Minnesota Monthly   "Conrath creates memorable music with a style that bridges the gap between indie rock and pop. His innovative approach to songwriting, inspired by artists such as Bon Iver and The 1975, combined with a distinctive voice, has helped him establish an evergrowing fanbase." – Luna Collective   September 6, 2024 – Today, Minneapolis alternative artist Landon Conrath shares the upbeat, anthemic new song “Doomsday” from his forthcoming album Employee of the Month. Co-produced with Sean Silverman of Beach Weather, the track speaks to what it feels like to battle depression and have every day feel like doomsday. Conrath continues to open up about his ongoing struggles with mental health. Sonically, he pairs high-intensity rhythms with crunchy guitars and fuzzed-out vocals, creating the chaotic energy of a panic attack or depressive episode.   Listen & Share “Doomsday” on all digital retailers (here).   News of Landon’s high-energy shows with furious anthems and singalong choruses has spread like wildfire thanks to social media and good old-fashioned word of mouth. After every set, the line of fans flock to the merch booth to snap a photo or buy some merch from the newest alt-rock breakout. Landon’s headline ‘Employee of the Month’ Tour kicks off this September at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis. Find the full list of tour dates below and for more information visit https://landonconrath.com/   LANDON CONRATH IN HIS OWN WORDS: Six weeks ago, I didn’t have a name for my album; I barely even had a track list. I remember walking through my neighborhood in the late weeks of spring, listening to a collection of demos that I had stored in a folder on Google Drive. A lyric in the chorus of a demo I had called “Chandeliers” suddenly stood out to me. It was simple, just five words: “Employee of the Year for now.” Something clicked, and the gears started turning as I began to form a plan for a new project.   In the months leading up to the formation of this album, I found myself working on “music stuff” but never really writing or producing anything. I was more caught up in emails, press quotes, social media, and the general maintenance that comes with being a mostly self-sufficient artist in today’s music industry. I was constantly chasing deadlines and always feeling like a failing “employee” to my record label, management, and everyone else. I felt more like a cog in the machine grinding to become “employee of the year” rather than an artist trying to figure out what I wanted to say to the world.   Within a few days of having the initial thought for a project, it was already in motion. The only problem was that none of the songs were fully done. So here I was, with emails and deadlines already hitting my inbox, feeling the stress of my “employer” crushing me again. I’m currently midway through the album process and still sprinting full speed ahead to keep up with the machine. I think this album has taught me that I’m ready for a break, ready to turn in my two weeks’ notice and take some time to find a new employer—hopefully myself.   I want this album to communicate the idea that outward success doesn’t mean inward fulfillment. I started releasing music for fun almost five years ago, and it turned into this thing that took over my entire life. Sometimes it feels like I didn’t even ask for this, and although I’m truly grateful for every opportunity that’s been given to me, I just feel like a beaten-down employee who needs a second to catch their breath. The goal of my music has always been to erase the idea that I am anyone special. All I want from my art is connection, and I hope that this project will find its way into people’s lives and leave them feeling like they aren’t so alone anymore.

LANDON CONRATH 2024 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR TOUR DATES:   Sep 27 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome Sep 28 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean Sep 29 – Detroit ,MI @ Lager House Sep 30 – Toronto, ON @ Drake Underground Oct 02 – Boston, MA @ Café 939 Oct 03 – New York, NY @ Baby’s All Right Oct 04 – Washington, DC @ Dc9 Oct 05 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle Oct 06 – Atlanta, GA @ Purgatory Oct 08 – Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub Oct 09 – Tampa, FL @ Crowbar Oct 10 – Nashville, TN @ Row One Oct 23 – St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill Oct 25 – Dallas, TX @ Three Links Oct 26 – Houston, TX @ Secret Group Oct 27 – Austin, TX @ 3ten Oct 29 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar Oct 30 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo Oct 31 – San Diego, CA @ Voodoo Room Nov 01 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Atrium Nov 02 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill Nov 06 – Portland, OR @ Polaris Hill Nov 07 – Vancouver, BC @ Fox Cabaret Nov 08 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza Nov 09 – Spokane, WA @ District Bar Nov 10 – Boise, ID @ Olympic Nov 12 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court Nov 14 – Fort Collins, CO @ Aggie Theater Nov 15 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre Nov 16 – Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck Nov 17 – Des Moines, IA @ XBK Live