Athens, GA --- Lullwater returned to the studio in early 2015, recording the band's follow-up to their self-titled album.  As an advocate for old school recording technology while still embracing the benefits of Protools, front man John Strickland chose El Paso, TX' Sonic Ranch to deliver an environment of seclusion and pure focus to track REVIVAL.  With LULLWATER prior he chose to record at Seattle's legendary London Bridge Studios in December, 2011 with an interest of entering the historic rooms that made a significant impact to defining the Seattle sound.  With the confirmation of Theory Of A Deadman dates, alongside an extensive tour in the Fall, the band has moved up the release plans for REVIVAL.  A signed and numbered limited edition pressing of the album will be available via www.lullwatermusic.com on August 12, and at all area appearances.  In 2016, the album will be officially released to all physical and digital retailers with a new track listing.

Guitarist and singer Strickland offers, "We wanted to continue recording using analog tape because there is nothing quite like it. It has a unique and vintage sound that captures the genuine feel of the musician playing an instrument. The rhythm section was recorded directly to tape and you can definitely hear it. It's warm, fat sound gave us the backbone of the album. With that being said, we also wanted to explore pro tools and experiment with different guitar sounds.  We played out of vintage amps with heavy tones but all the while coming back to mix on tape."  He continues, "The goal was to create a hard hitting, powerful, riffy rock record that had a lot of energy but also get to experiment with different song structuring to push the boundaries of what we have done in the past. I definitely think we accomplished that. This record, is an expression of that vision. I personally want to be able to feel more original rock and the vision is to create a different feel in rock music coming from our influences. I think this record accomplished that goal.  I think in this age of digital dependency and electronic over production, the band wanted to stay true to a certain sound and play genuine rock on tape. Not too overproduced to take away the feel of us playing our instruments. To me, real rock is at its finest when it's raw and it's people in a band genuinely playing together and capturing it in the live setting. Musically, I think we did and it shows our diversity as a group."

Lullwater in partnership with X presents a stream of the song "Holy Water" which can be heard here.  Front man John Strickland offers, "Holy Water is that song for me that pushes the boundaries of what I think I know, principals I question, and concepts more mysterious than I can comprehend. I have a lot of concerning questions about religion and it comes out in this song. Its a mix of rebellious thoughts and anxious questioning that brings me to something I can somewhat grasp, and that is love. I barely know how to handle it or even understand it, but its something that ties us together as humans regardless of what religion a person may follow. This song is more a question than a statement. Continuing to expand from what is a perceived truth to exploring your own personal truth, this is what drives the song Holy Water."  An EPK of the making of REVIVAL can be viewed via Guitar World: http://www.guitarworld.com/lullwater-premiere-exclusive-vendetta-black-making-video.

The journey of Lullwater is fueled by the spirit of pure independence.  Over the last several years, the quartet from Athens, GA has toured consistently building a fan base market by market without the engine of rock radio fueling widespread discovery.  It is in the spirit of resilience, passion, unity, defiance, and love for their fans that the band has yielded a successful cottage industry.  REVIVAL continues the growth of the band's own Dinobird Records label, following LULLWATER, which was issued on September 17, 2013. The band's commitment to passion, honesty, drive, perseverance, and integrity will continue to fuel their engine to reach the heights of developing that elusive national presence.  The band members are John Strickland (Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar), Brett Strickland (Lead Guitar), Roy “Ray” Beatty (Bass) and Joe Wilson (Drums).

Lullwater will appear with Theory Of A Deadman here:

8/07     Bismarck, ND                                     Bismarck Civic Center

8/11     Kansas City, MO                                Midland Theatre

8/12     Minneapolis, MN                                First Avenue

8/16     Ft. Wayne, IN                                     Piere's

8/19     Casper, WY                                        Casper Event Center

8/21     Reno, NV                                            Knitting Factory

8/22     Lewiston, ID                                       Boomers

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