OUT NOW on streaming platforms: 'Mighty Vertebrate' by Anna Butterss
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Anna Butterss
Mighty Vertebrate
!!! OUT NOW !!!
all digital music platforms
Today, Australian-born bassist and composer Anna Butterss releases Mighty Vertebrate, their debut album for International Anthem, on all streaming platforms.
“A jazz-inflected melange of styles, from lo-fi hip-hop to slow-burn post-rock…Mighty Vertebrate proves that Butterss can thrive in whatever world they find themself in.” - Pitchfork
“With guests including Tortoise’s Jeff Parker, the LA bassist’s second solo album is cerebral, groovy and beyond categorization.” - The Guardian (4 Stars)
"It all culminates in a playful fusion that represents the bassist’s deep sense of adventure and vision." - Alternative Press
“Perhaps the best way to think of Butters' work is as simply 'jazz plus.’ It's suitably inclusive and ultimately most reflective of their sweeping ambitions.” - UNCUT (8/10)
"Smoked or singed, slow and sanguine or erratic and ecstatic, the pieces on the album interlock into one of 2024’s most memorable outings, a record that refuses to be pinned by genre or expectation." - Raven Sings The Blues
"Flexing their expertise for more subdued arrangements to round out the multi-talented artist’s CV, proving once again that range is where Butterss thrives, quite healthily." - Treble Zine
"Mighty Vertebrate feels like that classic statement-from-an-artist album, one that’s deeper and broader and more complex than what’s come before." - Molars
"Mighty Vertebrate isn’t a conventional jazz album. Butterss’ bass isn’t content to simply hold down the rhythm — it becomes a dynamic and melodic force, interacting with the other instruments in unexpected ways." - Glide Magazine
“Swirling orbits of rhythm, prismatic auditory experiences slip-sliding in and out of grooves that just keep on tunneling through, searching for the root. That’s the Butterss business and business is doing quite well." - 48hills
“Constructed with maximum intentionality.” - The Needle Drop
*** Tracing the Lines ***
BIG EGO:
Mighty Vertebrates in Long Beach
In this new entry into the online version of our label's zine Tracing The Lines, recording engineer Chris Schlarb and Anna Butterss reflect on their Mighty Vertebrate recording session at Schlarb's BIG EGO studios in Long Beach, CA, with incredible black & white film photos taken by Robbie Jeffers.
Over two days, Butterss, Ben Lumsdaine, Gregory Uhlmann, and Josh Johnson captured music that felt intimate and raw, recorded live with minimal fuss. Schlarb details his approach to recording double bass, while Butterss shares how the studio became a cocoon for their creativity. It's a glimpse into the deep bonds and magic that unfolded in the space.
!!! 3 Nights in Brooklyn !!!
December 2-4
@ Public Records
233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
This December, Anna Butterss will be playing three shows at NYC's Public Records: as part of Jeff Parker's ETA IVtet on December 2nd, with SML on December 3rd, and a headlining set of Mighty Vertebrate music on December 4th for a show that features support from Alabaster DePlume and Jeremiah Chiu.
(( photo by Samantha Lee ))
...about AB...
Anna Butterss is a Los Angeles-based bassist and composer, originally hailing from Adelaide, Australia. Known to many as a first-call for high profile artists in all genres, they have performed and recorded with Jeff Parker, Makaya McCraven, Andrew Bird, Phoebe Bridgers, Madison Cunningham, Aimee Mann, Jason Isbell, and many others.
Butterss is a core member of the fast-rising proto-trance supergroup SML, who Pitchfork says “represents the thrilling next phase of a vibrant L.A. community.” Their first solo album Activities was also praised by Pitchfork as "one of the most exciting, undersung jazz releases of 2022."
Butterss’s uniquely lyrical low end command has been foundational to progressive jazz recordings such as Jeff Parker’s Mondays at the Enfield Tennis Academy, Makaya McCraven’s Universal Beings, Daniel Villareal's Panamá 77 and Lados B, and SML's debut LP Small Medium Large.
Limited Edition *Fossilized Chartreuse* Color Vinyl
Mighty Vertebrate comes on 140 gram vinyl LP (pressed at Pallas in Germany, with lacquers cut by Daniel K at SST) inside a heavyweight matte jacket - featuring artwork by John Herndon - with IARC obi strip and poly-lined printed inner-sleeves.
And for the first pressing only, we have a limited edition of 444 copies on *Fossilized Chartreuse* color vinyl.
Purchase Mighty Vertebrate
as part of the
**Fall '24 Bundle**
For the fervent, faithful collector of our output.
Mighty Vertebrate is the first of our Autumn releases, which means – you guessed it! – the FALL '24 BUNDLE is available for purchase now! Perhaps our most mondo bundle yet, this single parcel will include all SIX (6!) LPs of Fall 2024. No spoilers here, but aside from those we've already announced (IARC0086 Anna Butterss, IARC0088 Tomin, and IARC0087 Rob Mazurek ESO) we can tell you for certain that the season is STACKED.
This bundle includes 5x single LP releases and 1x double LP release. Purchase gets you a bundle-exclusive discount of 10% off the LP prices, plus a 60% discount on shipping costs.
The bundle will ship from our warehouses in the US, EU and UK, but don't sleep.. the quantity available in each warehouse is limited! Early purchase is recommended to ensure the lowest possible shipping, tax, and VAT costs.
All items will ship together in one package around November 1st, so you'll be receiving half of your bundle 2-4 weeks after the initial street dates, and the other half you'll be receiving early.
Bandcamp downloads will be sent via email for all the releases by, or before, the ship date.
Order the Fall '24 Bundle on limited edition color vinyl here.
Order the Fall '24 Bundle on classic black vinyl here.
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