UNALASKA: Horror Film Inspired Alt-Pop Duo (Zach Gray of The Zolas & Edo Van Breemen) Release Single “Halls of Grace” Ahead of 001 Album Out October 11th
alt-pop duo UNALASKA formed by Zach Gray (The Zolas) and Edo Van Breemen (film composer and musician) release lost single “Halls of Grace” ahead of upcoming album, 001. The horror film inspired record is set to drop everywhere October 11th via Vancouver’s Light Organ Records.
The duo, who’s 2015 four song EP garnered great critical acclaim from Noisey, Stereogum and Clash, have uncovered another 6 recordings and will be releasing them on Light Organ Records over an extended period from August 2 until the release of the album 001 on October 11, 2024. The songs “Halls of Grace”, “Clignancourt ˇ”, “Skinny Wire”,“Gloss City”, “Pastures” and “LA” complete the original EP with a collection of ethereal, moody and introspective songs that bring the listener back to the best moments of alt brit pop acts like the Manic Street Preachers, Spiritualized and Doves.
Accompanying each single release will be a digital collectible created by digital artist Carmilla Sumantry with dreamy imagery and a short sample of music. The full collection of collectibles are available now on 604infinite.com and any purchase will come with an unpublished link to hear the unreleased song in entirety. As a special add on, a purchase of 5 collectibles comes with a copy of the original 2015 vinyl EP.
UNALASKA Release Schedule:
August 2 – “Halls of Grace”
August 16 – “Clignancourtˇ”
August 30 – “Skinny Wire”
September 13 – “Gloss City”
September 27 – “Pastures”
October 11 – 001 album
Full Bio:
In the late night haze of a Parisian nightclub in 2013, Zach Gray and Edo Van Breemen’s concept for Unalaska was conceived. Inspired from their time spent working together on the indie cult vampire film Afflicted, the two musicians wrote a record pulling from cinematic film scores, indie pop and alternative sounds and the progressive sensibilities of Aughties rock bands like Doves, Radiohead and Starsailor. Much like the vampire film that inspired the record, themes weave around existential confusion, mystery and hidden identities.
Unalaska’s 2015 EP garnered great critical acclaim from Noisey, Stereogum and Clash. “…skin-crawling beats, dual vocals, post-punk guitar lines and hair-raising synths, it subtly evokes its horror-movie origins without resorting to spooky-ooky tackiness.”- Noisey
“It gives a feeling that there’s something exciting lurking just outside your vision, in the shadows of a candlelit room.” – Quip Magazine
However, following the release, the two musicians found their other projects demanding more of their attention. Zach Gray’s indie rock band The Zolas’ released their album Swooner which garnered the radio hits “Molotov Girls’ and “Swooner” and gained the band a Juno nomination. Edo Van Breemen found further success with film composition and pursued his career in Brooklyn. Dawn was rising for the two musicians and the lid was closed on Unalaska. The band’s unreleased recordings were consigned to live on a hard drive for the next 10 years.
Finally, after years in dormant exile, another 6 songs from the virtually forgotten 2013 sessions will be released on Light Organ Records.
The songs “LA”, “Pastures”, “Skinny Wire”, “Clignancourt ˇ”, “Gloss City” and “Halls of Grace” are brimming with energy and swagger. Influences from 2000’s electronic music, the sweeping aesthetics of Hanz Zimmer and enigmatic lyricism pull the listener into songs that have maintained vitality and excitement.
Like a well-preserved bottle of Pernod Fils absinthe, pulled from the dusty cellar of the French night club the two musicians first conspired in, the music yields rich texture, mystery and intrigue.
Unalaska’s full-length album 001 will be released on Light Organ Records in October, 2024
