Photos: DRAB MAJESTY (Boston, MA) – 2023/09/25

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Matt Darcy 286 Views Dais Records, Darkwave, Drab Majesty, House of Blues Boston, Showgaze

The latest 32-minute EP, An Object In Motion [2023 – Dais Records], from DRAB MAJESTY marks the start of a stirring new chapter in the band’s majestic legacy. Written during a 2021 retreat to the remote coastal Oregon town of Yachats, Deb Demure leaned into the neo-psychedelic resonance of a uniquely bowl-shaped 12-string Ovation acoustic/electric guitar. After early morning hikes in the rain, Deb would record ambient guitar experiments the rest of the day, tapping into “flow states,” letting the sound lead the way. An Object In Motion presents a showcase of potential futures from Drab’s evolving domain, their sound poised to bloom at the precipice of transformation.

These sessions were then refined or recreated, and later elevated further with key collaborations by Rachel Goswell (Slowdive, Mojave 3), Justin Meldal-Johnson (Beck, M83, Air), and Ben Greenberg (Uniform, Circular Ruin Studio). An Object In Motion is true to its title, capturing the chrysalis moment of an artist evolving, reborn and untethered, silhouetted against an open horizon.

The musical project was founded by Andrew Clincothe, drummer for the band Marriages, in Los Angeles, California in 2011, adopting the androgynous character of Deb Demure. Later keyboardist and vocalist Mona D (Alex Nicolaou) joined the band in 2016.

DRAB MAJESTY live at the House of Blues in Boston, MA on September 25, 2023. Photographs by @bananamasher.