The Parish will be abuzz tonight in celebration of the release of indie-pop band The Soldier Thread‘s new album, In Spades.
"We’re totally stoked," guitar/vocalist Justin McHugh says of the new release. "It’s definitely a direction we wanted to go."
"It offers a bigger sound than the first, in addition to more guitar and more vocals from (viola/vocalist) Patricia Lynn," Justin promises.
The second full-length record follows an EP, Fevers and Fireworks, and their debut album, Shapes. Producer Dwight Baker, who has produced Bob Schneider and Alpha Rev, had a hand in the release, and Justin believes it shows how the band has evolved since the first record. He adds that The Soldier Thread is headed towards a "poppier" sound in order to draw more people, and this record displays that.
The band says they are thrilled with the outcome of the new sound and are anxious to have it in people’s hands.
"We hope that people like it, and that it’s well received and can grow the fan base some. I think there’s definitely stuff on it that the fans that we do have right now will like," Justin says.
"We’ve been sitting on this record now for some time now and it’s just going to be nice to have it out there– it’s a good release for us– both just to release the record and, well, emotionally."
The party kicks off at 8 and will feature performances from Wiretree, Quiet Company and special guest Casey McPherson of Alpha Rev, in addition to the guest of honor.
Expect Texas-wide tour dates to be announced soon following the album release show, and check thesoldierthread.com for the latest updates.
–Amanda Hensel