Ostraca - Thread

Ostraca - ThreadRichmond, Virginias Ostraca returns with Thread, an unexpected new album and follow up to 2025s Eventualities. Not ones to slow down, the trio of bassist Gus Caldwell, guitarist Brian Russo, and drummer John Crogan pick up where their last record left off, with six new songs of emotive, heavy screamo and post hardcore. Through quiet and devastatingly loud dynamics, the dark and bleak Thread explores themes of interconnectedness, fate and the

Best Laid Plans II

and she’s an astute writer

It has a smoother and more melodic sound than it's predecessor

disillusionment with and shedding of friendships

In turns driving

” kicks into a massive wall of sound that still leaves room for Woodruff’s evocative guitar work

Most of the time

her debut full-length album

A slew of guest appearances

produced and engineered by the band over the course of three months in early spring with the help of their long-time friend Kevin Dye

yet tasteful

while driving forward with the chaotic and dynamic elements of their sound we've all grown to love