Video Premiere: The Drought Cult, “No Beliefs”
The Drought Cult from left to right: Echo, Ford, Overn Things start getting spooky the deeper you get into the North Bay Area. As you exit 101 and make your way into West Sonoma County, sprawling vineyards give away to dense forests of old growth redwoods, misty valleys, and gorging rivers. Needless to say this lush netherworld cultivates some sick music. Hailing from this area is the Drought Cult , who have been repping the heavier, darker aspects of Wine Country since their inception almost four years ago. The trio — featuring guitarist/vocalist Francesco Echo, bassist Jef Overn and drummer Dan Ford [...]
Rock your subconscious with the Drought Cult in Santa Rosa
Tomorrow night, dreamy, experimental rock will darken and disrupt the halls of the Orchard House in Santa Rosa. Leading the charge with an evocative and textural post-rock sound is North Bay trio the Drought Cult, with a brand new single "No Beliefs" and accompanying video hot off the press (March 1). Adding to the enigmatic vibe is Portland indie-rock songstress MAITA, North Bay indie-rockers Crystal Creeps, and experimental folk artist Mise, from Astoria. The Drought Cult's fuzzy guitars and razor sharp lyrics play to the dichotomy of their aesthetic — a bold balance between heavy and ethereal; dark and light. [...]