New music is always cropping up in the Wichita Falls area. This month a new solo project is being released by, Allegheny Drive drummer, Nathan Clark. Nathan comes from a musical family and has a rich pool of influences that affect his music, which include Frank Zappa, Jethro Tull, and Mars Volta. “Influences for this particular project are definitely more pop focused, Clarence Clarity, The Residents, Brainiac, Kimbra, Technoself, and The I.L.Y’s”, Nathan said.
The five track project, entitled “Augmented Reality For Ugly Lovers”, has an experimental feel to it. There’s a lot of depth in the multi-instrumented tracks. If you like Allegheny Drive, then chances are you will enjoy these songs. However, they do have more of a pop element with nicely matched harmonies. Nathan’s vocals create a smooth blanket of thought provoking, and almost intimate, lyrics. The musicianship is top notch and the wide range of instrumentation is well blended. Overall, this is a well-polished project without sounding over produced.
You can enjoy these tracks on most major streaming platforms such as Nathan on Spotify, Tidal, and Apple Music, and can be purchased for $5 at emptyangels.bandcamp.com. Hard copies will be available soon.
