Landowner's Post-Punk Evolves with Spacious New Album

Landowner, led by musician and landscape architect Dan Shaw, has released their fifth album, 'Assumption,' showcasing a refined post-punk sound. The group has evolved from Shaw's solo project into a five-piece band, known for their studied precision and self-imposed musical limitations.

'Assumption' introduces welcome spaciousness to their signature jittery post-punk. The album moves beyond typical anxieties, incorporating subtle synth swells and ambient sounds within carefully constructed gaps. This approach allows the band to explore the natural grit of rock music.

The recording process for 'Assumption' involved a move to a remote Vermont cabin studio, a departure from their previous methods. This change allowed the band to capture live tension and manipulate recordings creatively, emphasizing precise drumming and digitally trimmed guitars for a unique, agile sound.