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Recorded by Jake Checkoway (who has mixed/mastered Origami Angel’s past three releases) in Philadelphia this past summer, Somewhere City marks the first time the band hadn’t recorded the bulk of their music on their own. Musically the album takes a lot of elements the band has explored before––ranging from brighter, pop-leaning hooks like on “24 Hr Drive-Thru” to heavier, more traditionally emo sounding tracks like “Doctor Whomst”––and puts them all into one, concise package. In a time when mental health is at the forefront of most conversations and lyrical themes in the broader emo/indie-punk community, Origami Angel puts their own quirky spin on it by literally creating the world in which we all escape to. The thing about Somewhere City is that “Somewhere” can be anywhere, and as vocalist Ryland Heagy proudly declares on the opening track “Welcome To…,” you don’t have to do anything or be anyone to get there just follow the road. Somewhere City is Origami Angel’s ultimate manifestation of escapism.
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#ORIGAMI ANGEL TV#
After an initial collection of releases that dove deep into the surface-level stuff that helps keep our minds off of ourselves––video games (like on their latest EP and Somewhere City prequel Gen 3), TV shows, fantasy worlds, and food––this young indie/emo two-piece has created a universe all their own on their long-awaited debut. Welcome to Somewhere City, the debut full-length album from Washington, D.C.’s Origami Angel.