The debut album “Even Us Ghosts” from indie -folk five piece band Bottlemoth is captivating, melodically mesmerizing and absolutely beautifully put together. ( and we felt all of that in just the first sixty seconds)) Seriously, “Even Us Ghosts “ is a simply spectacular body of music that you can’t ignore. You can listen to “Even Us Ghosts” on Spotify Here , Apple Music Here and on Amazon Music Here

Bottlemoth formed in January of 2024 , and have wasted no time in establishing themselves as one of the premier indie- folk bands of the day.

“Even Us Ghosts” is a well written, well performed body of music that will quickly make its way on to many best of 2024 list .

Their debut full-length was written and produced by the band themselves, with additional recording with Joe Marsh at Orchard Studios and mixing by Adrian Hall (Tori Amos, Bess Atwell, Nova Twins, Cassia).

Lyrically the album explores contemporary themes, digging deep into the complexities of living in your twenties; Coming into your own independence, heartbreak, returning home, navigating mental health and celebrating love, friendships and those who matter most.

“Like many of our friends, we’d become twenty somethings living with our families again, and there are a lot of complexities to that; Feeling fortunate to have those people, but the contrasting feeling of becoming a burden. It progressed the themes and images in the writing process, with oceans and ‘the deep’, a direct comparison to sinking emotionally, and tall skylines being the opposite hopes and joy. The album title ‘Even us ghosts’ summarises the record well for just three words. Without speaking for the whole band, across my life I have felt like a ghost in a very loud world. I wouldn’t say I’m spiritual, but the comparison I find inspires a lot of topics for writing. In change and challenge, loneliness in the most crowded places, hoping to always be there for those you care for, the feeling you’re not enough. That last theme manifests a lot. I don’t think we get an answer to the questions of what is enough across our album, but we are talking and that’s something,” says vocalist and lyricist Ethan Proctor.

Every song on “Even Us Ghosts “ feels like a well written passage in a best selling novel. The musical and lyrical details really give the album extra shape, allowing the listener to really connect with the album in very natural and authentic way .

There simply isn’t a bad song on “Even Us Ghosts “, it is truly one those albums that you can let play all the way through without interruption.

The album’s previous singles ‘Tattoo‘, ‘You’ll Always Have Us // Everything Works Out In the End’,  ‘Landslides (people change)” and “Settle In” shine like diamonds on an album that is a treasure trove of stunningly brilliant music . We also loved “Deleted Scenes “ and the beautiful closing track “Hold Me Like You Know Me”

Bottlemoth has delivered an epic debut in “Even Us Ghosts” that simply cannot be missed.

Even us ghosts is out today, (October 17th 2024) and will be available on all major streaming platforms and limited edition vinyl.

You can find it Here

BOTTLEMOTH

Ethan Proctor Williams – Vocals / Guitar

Chessa Proctor Williams – Vocals / Keys

Matt Bond – Vocals / Lead Guitar

Henry Matthews – Bass

Tom Farkas – Drums