ETO Exclusive: Boston’s InAeona Have Full-Length Album In The Making

 

There has been a surge of shoegaze driven progressive rock over the past few years, and a great representation of this is the ethereal, aggressive and beautiful sounds of Boston’s InAeona. Since the release of their Blue Sky All Day EP in 2010, they have been generating buzz for their unique brand of rock that has been described as “somewhere between Tool and M83.” Now, InAeona has embarked on another national tour, this time in support of the recently recorded split 7″ with Seattle’s He Whose Ox Is Gored. The guys answered some questions about the formation of the band, their favorite bands that they have worked with, and more.

 

 

How did InAeona form as a band?

We’ve been working together for sometime in various projects and good friends for even longer. Eventually we came together and decided to really make a go of it. We’ve only been this band for two years and we’ve got 3 tours, and a few releases under our belt. Musically we’ve always been on the same page – striving to create something that truly represents what we would want to hear out of a band.  I won’t try to describe what that is with words because I’d rather just let people have a listen and make their own judgement.

 

James, I know that you’re a producer and have a studio. Tell me about your favorite experiences with that and some of your favorite bands you’ve worked with.

Well, I’m obviously biased. My favorite stuff is always with my own band because it allows for complete artistic freedom. However, my favorite experience as a hired gun has to have been producing Junius‘ latest full length, Reports From The Threshold Of Death. It was 2 solid months of 10 hr days and it was truly rewarding. Those guys work as hard as any band out there, and we’ve been close friends for years now.

 

You just released your Split single. Is there a full-length album in the making?

There is always a record in the making. We’re constantly writing and working on new material. So yes, there are plans to release a full length this coming year, as well as more touring.

 

What are some other bands that you’re listening to that would recommend to ETO readers?

Always listening to Mew – I can’t recommend that band enough. And we’re really not metal heads, but Katatonia has been in regular rotation in the van.

 

Is there a chance that InAeona might be coming through Texas the near future? 

Absolutely! We’ll actually be there on Wednesday 11/9 at the Beauty Bar. We’re really excited to be back there to see all the friendly faces.  We’re hoping to get something booked for SXSW. It’s very competitive so we’ll see if something shakes out.

InAeona is:

Bridge – Vocals, Guitar
Dave – Bass
James  – Drums

 

To find out more about InAeona, check out: 

http://inaeona.com
http://facebook.com/inaeona
http://twitter.com/inaeona
http://inaeona.bandcamp.com

See InAeona on tour:

11/05 – Tucson, AZ – w/ Lariat

11/06 – Albuquerque, NM – w/ Coma Recovery

11/09 – Austin, TX (venue TBA)

11/10 Shreveport, LA – w/ Porcelain Arms

11/11 New Orleans, LA – w/ Aiua

11/12 – Birmingham, AL – The Nick

11/19 – Boston, MA – Radio