This Heavy Rock trio from Texas strikes again with their third studio album, pushing their sound into heavy psych territory with hints of Post-Rock and Progressive Rock.

Founded in 2019 in Houston, Texas by multi-instrumentalist Travis Weatherred, quickly joined by bassist Stephen Griffin and with drummer Jason Motamedi officially rounding out the lineup, Heavy/Psych Rock trio Fostermother is about to release their third full-length opus, titled Echo Manor, pushing their sound into heavy psych territory with hints of Post-Rock and Progressive Rock. Produced, mixed and mastered by Travis Weatherred, and displaying a classy artwork by Kimberly Weatherred, Echo Manor is a finely chiseled 10-track opus that is a rich sonic journey driven by goldsmith riffing, alluring grooves and the haunting Alternative Rock/Shoegaze-infused vocals by Travis.

The opening tune Wraith already presents the band’s trademark rockin’ sounds, with the Sludge Metal riffs by Travis and Stephen adding endless heaviness to their already thrilling music, flowing into the neck-breaking Heavy Rock tune Empty One, bringing to our avid ears their fierce yet melodic riffs, plus of course the classic beats by Jason. Then sounding more melodic and mysterious, All We Know is another song heavily influenced by Sludge Rock and Metal, while Travis continues to deliver his smooth, penetrating vocal lines; whereas Jason’s pounding drums kick off the title-track Echo Manor, starting in an ethereal, atmospheric manner before the guitars by Travis and Stephen bring sheer Rock N’ Roll to our ears, not to mention their soulful guitar solos. And it’s then time to invest in a Doom Metal sound in Rituals Unknown, while still presenting their Psych Rock vibe, again delivering the power of the riff for our total delight.

Featuring a guest guitar solo by Rusty Miller of High Desert Queen, get ready for a six-minute Heavy Rock voyage together with the trio entitled King To A Dead Tree, with their guitars and bass sounding striking supported by the hammering drums by Jason, followed by Carry Me, a serene ballad by the band that doesn’t add much to the album, although the vocals by Travis are spot-on. And offering more of their Heavy Rock with psych and sludge elements we have Watchers, where the riffs by Travis and Stephen walk hand in hand with the slow and steady drums by Jason; while the second to last song of the album, titled Lighthouse, once again ventures through the lands of Sludge and Stoner Rock. Finally, Jason pounds his drums with tons of anger in In The Garden Of Lies, a melodic, whimsical creation by Fostermother, working as an outro as the music fades into the embracing sound of minimalist piano notes.

In a nutshell, Fostermother deliver exactly what they said about their music in Echo Manor, bringing forward the power of the riff to us all while also presenting tons of delicate and atmospheric moments. Hence, don’t forget to visit the band’s official Facebook and Instagram for news, tour dates and so on, to stream their music on Spotify, and if Heavy Rock is your cup of tea you can grab a copy of the album from their own BandCamp page, as well as order a physical copy of the album in the US, in Europe or worldwide, or click HERE for all things Fostermother. When a band sounds so heavy yet so delicate at the same time like Fostermother, you know they’re going places, and Echo Manor is proof that they’re on the right path, always sounding honest, fresh and loyal to their foundations.

Best moments of the album: Empty One, Echo Manor and King To A Dead Tree.

Worst moments of the album: Carry Me.

Released in 2024 Ripple Music

Track listing
1. Wraith 4:39
2. Empty One 4:03
3. All We Know 3:47
4. Echo Manor 3:50
5. Rituals Unknown 3:44
6. King To A Dead Tree 6:20
7. Carry Me 3:06
8. Watchers 5:10
9. Lighthouse 3:21
10. In The Garden Of Lies 3:38

Band members
Travis Weatherred – vocals, guitars, keyboards
Stephen Griffin – guitars, bass, keyboards
Jason Motamedi – drums

Guest musician
Rusty Miller – guitar solo on “King To A Dead Tree”