Usti Waya + Clovermite- Etemenanki (2015)

Vocal noise album collaboration between Clovermite and Usti Waya centered around the Sumerian version of the Tower of Babel myth. The title Etemenanki refers to the tower and means "the temple of the foundation of heaven and Earth". The album is dark and conjures up apocalyptic imagery in relation to humankind's descension into a new phase of civilization.

Lots of New Stuff

Lots of new stuff going on with Iwithsiae right now. First is a drone album that mixes electronic and organic elements from a new project, Resonance altar featuring Kirby (Siwrne, Anitsiskwa), Ben (Clovermite, Faithful Mates), and Raleigh (Quidditas, Usti Waya, Anitsiskwa, Analuseos, \\\\////)




Secondly is a more fun project, Goriya, which features the same lineup as Resonance Altar. This project features dual drumming and guitar.




Also coming this spring is a collaboration between Quidditas and Clovermite.

Lastly,Usti Waya has been in the studio recording the follow up to his split with Hammer Mountain. This will be another layered piece and will be broader in scope and execution. There will also be a few guests TBA.

analuseos- Amplituhedrone (2014)

Take a journey through the Amplituhedrone, a comeback album by electronic melodic noise project analuseos. With their first studio recording since 2011, the duo returns to "classic" form, yet incorporates new and never-before-heard techniques. Prepare for an other-worldly, extra-dimensional experience!

Iwithsiae Update and Clovermite- Refuah (2014)

2014 has been a great year for the Iwithsiae Noise Collective. What used to be a record label and eventually died down is now picking up steam again. There have been some great releases and there are plenty more on they way including a debut from Resonance Altar, a collaboration with past and present contributors.

Refuah is the second album (not including a collab with Unto Sheol) by Philadelphia's Clovermite (also of Our Alarm Clock, Faithful Mates). Refuah means healing or medicine in Hebrew. This album sure has a therapeutic tone that seems to cleanse. The expression "Refuah Shlema" is often used to mean "get well soon", and more literally translates into "full recovery". The phrase is also used in a prayer that is commonly said for those who are ill or recovering from illness. Our world is in constant need of Refuah.

anitsiskwa- anitsiskwa (2014)

Members of the Anitsiskwa, or Bird Clan, were historically known as messengers. The belief that birds are messengers between earth and heaven, or the People and Creator, gave the members of this clan the responsibility of caring for the birds. The subdivisions were Raven, Turtledove, and Eagle, probably in origin three separate clans later consolidated into one. Earned Eagle feathers were originally presented by the members of this clan, as they were the only ones able to collect them.. 

Raleigh Booze- Percussion/Vocals 
Kirby Franklin- Percussion/Vocals

Différance- S/T (2014)

Différance is a collaboration between Sam Clevenger and Raleigh Booze, both of Carl Sagan and the War Over Humanity. The project focuses on experimental folk and repetition as chaos weaves in and out of the melodies. The concept of the album is told through narrative of a crashing airline plane and is a metaphor for the struggle to find our humanness in a world where we have forgotten our connection to the Earth.

Usti Waya/Hammer Mountain- Split (2014)

Usti Waya/Hammer Mountain Split cassette/digital is now availible for purchase/download on bandcamp or in the store/distro section. Listen/buy/download at: http://ustiwaya.bandcamp.com/album/usti-waya-hammer-mountain-split

Cassette is $6 postage-paid and will be available at shows for donation. The first batch of cassettes is limited to only 20, so get one before they go.

The artwork was done by Alex Eckman-Lawn (Hammer Mountain). You can peep his stuff over at dudenukem.tumblr.com

On the way: Hausu Mountain Records Mugen series volume 2: featuring Quidditas/Flux Bikes as well as a compilation release by JuJu Froot Coop featuring Usti Waya.