‘Spout’ is the debut full length album to come from alternative rock / pop band Abacus Rings. This ten track album will have a video for each track. The record was partly recorded at Q Division and Ugly Duck in Boston and engineered by Matt Tahaney (Jimmy Eat World, Franz Ferdinand) and James Bridges (Juliana Hatfield, Fall Out Boy). An “after work” band of professionals, Boston based Abacus Rings is a fun passion project for the four piece. Formed of Michael Ringel (guitars and vocals), Carolyn Ringel (keys and vocals), Douglas “DJ” Johnson (bass), and Bill Kane (drums), the band draw on their life experience which includes time spent as a field biologist in the Amazon, a pastry chef at the Charles Hotel, legal counsel for the state Senate Oversight Committee, and a camper among the Himba people of Namibia.

‘Spout’ is a peppy light indie pop album laced in Abacus Rings’ vibrant and genre blending sound.Using warm indie rock guitar and animated percussion each track maintains a quirky bounce and peppy radiance. The band use intricate and rich musicianship to create a refined backdrop to their heartfelt and sometimes humorous lyrics. Their jangly pop sound floods tracks ‘Back At School’ and ‘Twilight’ in catchy light tones and positive vibes which exudes a playful atmosphere within the songs. Lush harmonies and sweet melodies saturate the tunes in a honey coating while the sometimes sharp guitar and intricate bass grooves maintain a rock flavour and edge. 

Abacus Rings have created a fun and melodically lush collection of tracks that are upbeat, sweet and full of wholesome goodness.

Stream ‘Spout’ below

Author : Danu