The Greening’s mission statement is to push pop music to new frontiers through their blend of accessible experimentation. Combining memorable hooks, strong melodies and cascading vocal harmonies, the band craft instantly memorable songs. However, the radio friendly nature of the songwriting disguises its underlying complexity. Surprise bridges, unexpected arrangements/time signatures, and well thought out productions all unite to enhance the compositions in an integrated fashion. .. The ideology behind their sound evolves from an appreciation of the psychedelic movement, forgotten 70s art rock, classic 60s pop, and the ultimate desire to combine elements of all of these with a psychotic injection of punk energy. At shows, people are often up and dancing within a few numbers – thriving off the band’s raw enthusiasm for the music they love.

Recording-wise, The Greening has always sought to combine as many styles as possible in collagist fashion. As can be heard on their first two albums, After Shoal Parlor and The Last Tibetan Midnight, the variety of stylings take the listener across a landscape of music history, landing them squarely in the twilight of music the world is waking up to. The familiar is there to be heard, but in a way that is neither nostalgic nor retro. Singles like “(She’s So) Electric,” “Sunday Afternoon” and “Don’t Have The Time” sparkle with unexpected bridges, crisp, three part vocal harmonies, and jigsaw puzzle arrangements.

Growing their line-up since the 2010 release of The Last Tibetan Midnight, brothers Zach and Adam Pallin now add to The Greening sound; Zach weaving guitar loops with high powered leads, Adam breathing new life into the rhythm section with his solid low end chops. Utilizing this newly expanded sound to its fullest, the band recently recorded their latest sojourn into psychedelia at San Francisco’s Hyde St. Studios. Tracked in Studio D (CSNY – “Deja Vu,” Green Day – “Insomniac”), The Greening’s as-yet-untitled album plumbs a new aural depth, tightening the musicianship and further expanding their sonic palette.

Coming soon, later this year, expect The Greening’s latest record to sate sonic explorers and please pop enthusiasts.