This is not a drill…orchid mantis has in fact dropped a single! This Atlanta-based powerhouse recently announced an album, “Possession Pact”, coming in late April of this year, and released Spirit Circle as the first track of this highly-anticipated record.
As you take a dive into Spirit Circle, you’re met with a slow and steady bass intro with incredibly ambient, and somewhat unsettling (at first), background sound. Something about orchid mantis is that they drop you straight into their world within the first few seconds, letting that world envelope you entirely. Strangely, it doesn’t feel abrupt or wrong, it feels like you’ve simply slipped away from your reality and got to experience a few minutes of a vivid dream.
There are very few artists that can match the talent of orchid mantis when it comes to creating atmospheres and complimentary sounds, as showcased in Spirit Circle. This genre is full of talent, but orchid mantis has ALWAYS stood out among the rest in my eyes.
With Spirit Circle as the sample of what’s to come, I’m counting down the days until the full release is available for my hungry ears. As someone who loves physical media, I was pleased to see a vinyl AND cassette option already available for pre-order on Bandcamp.
You can listen to Spirit Circle now on Apple Music, Spotify, Bandcamp, YouTube, and on their website. Be sure to check out their merch section and the video that goes along with this new single release!
Written by Newt Fangs
