Slothrust is channeling dystopian energy and philosophical depth on their upcoming album‘What They Grow in the Garden,’arriving September 18, 2026 via Equal Vision Records. The LA-based alternative rock band released two compelling singles from the project,‘Ring the Bell’and‘00101001,’both available on all streaming platforms now. Co-produced by Slothrust alongside Jordan Witzigreuter of The Ready Set, the album showcases harder-hitting riffs, catchier hooks, and an ambitious theatrical production that matches the weight of its subject matter.
The new tracks showcase vocalist Leah Wellbaum’s soaring delivery and drummer Will Gorin’s powerful percussion beneath lyrics exploring self-liberation, collective consciousness, and capitalism critique. On‘Ring the Bell,’Wellbaum sings about waking up and breaking free from a metaphorical safety coffin and societal spell. This thematic depth separates Slothrust from typical rock bands, positioning them as artists with something substantive to say. The band’s stated vision centers on empowering listeners to find their freedom and identify core truths despite pervasive external dread, a message that resonates with contemporary cultural conversations around autonomy and resistance.
Supporting the album, Slothrust will launch the‘Dystopian Theatre Tour’in September, hitting 26 cities across North America through November. The Velveteers and Um, Jennifer? will join as opening acts on select dates. Pre-orders for‘What They Grow in the Garden’are available now. Have you already added these new singles to your rotation, or are you waiting until the full album drops?
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