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BAND/ARTIST: The Royal Arctic Institute
- Title: The Royal Arctic Institute
- Year Of Release: 2025
- Label: Centripetal Force
- Genre: Ambient-Country, Post-Jazz, Cinematic
- Quality: FLAC 24/96000; 16/44100
- Total Time: 00:38:37
- Total Size: 186; 675 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
Centripetal Force announces the release of the self-titled fourth album from The Royal Arctic Institute, a collection of ten dynamic and engaging instrumentals. The album is being presented in a 100 copy vinyl pressing, as well as an edition of 50 compact discs. The album will also be available digitally. The release date for The Royal Arctic Institute is May 2, 2025.
The Royal Arctic Institute is a cinematic instrumental post-jazz group from New York City. They have been recording and releasing records since 2017. Since forming in 2016, the band has been a revolving door of different musicians comprising several different lineups. The current lineup is composed of drummer Lyle Hysen (Das Damen, Arthur Lee), guitarists John Leon (Roky Erickson, Summer Wardrobe, Abra Moore) and Chris Robertson (Elk City, James Mastro), and bassist David Motamed (Das Damen, Two Dollar Guitar, Arthur Lee, Townes Van Zandt). The band name is a reference to the fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. All four members of The Royal Arctic Institute have spent decades playing in various ensembles, working as studio musicians, backing musicians, and touring musicians.
This self-titled fourth full-length recording from The Royal Arctic Institute is the first to include guitarist Chris Robertson. According to the band, Robertson is a crucial addition to the group, as he provides an added dimension to The Royal Arctic Institute sound and creative process, particularly because this debuts the group as a quartet with two guitars. The decision to present this new album as a self-titled record is tightly connected to the band’s excitement about their current musical direction.
The new album also marks the first time The Royal Arctic Institute is working with Ray Ketchum of Magic Door Recording. Ketchum, often noted for his engineering and recording work on the last handful of Guided by Voices albums, helped steer the band towards an approach which allowed for a rich and fully developed sonic experience. Ketchum’s keen and well attuned ear in the studio made it possible for The Royal Arctic Institute to focus more on the nuances they had been developing on previous releases, something apparent on “Twigs Of Cries, Feathers Of Sobs.” As guitarist John Leon points out:
"This track encompasses the whole theme of the record. The tune had been batted around for a while in rehearsals and wasn’t really working. We were considering ditching it all together until one day drummer Lyle Hysen got a new idea and decided to approach it from a different angle. . We worked up the new version and it became a prominent fixture of the record. It captures a vibe that we didn’t see coming."
In addition to taking on new challenges, this fourth album reintroduces the band’s inclusion of the pedal steel guitar. Only present once in the discography since the first album, the aforementioned Leon brings back the pedal steel sound in fantastic fashion, so much so that it became one of the centerpieces of the album and is featured on several of the more prominent tracks of the record, adding a different musical flavor than the previous two recordings.
Thematically, The Royal Arctic Institute is a response to the state of the world today. In 2025, we find ourselves constantly bombarded with information, from the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep. Technology is advancing at a pace that outstrips our ability to adapt, throwing everything off balance. The result? Skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression. Simply put, we are overwhelmed—and it only seems to be getting worse.
The Royal Arctic Institute has always leaned toward the mellow side, not by design, but naturally. However, this record serves as a direct response to the relentless intensity of modern life. Feeling overwhelmed? Put on noise-canceling headphones, press play, close your eyes, and let everything else fade away. At just 39 minutes long, this album is merely a fleeting moment in the course of a day. But if those valuable minutes can offer an escape from the chaos—if they can bring even a little peace—then The Royal Arctic Institute can rest easy knowing something meaningful has been accomplished.
For listeners who enjoy Centripetal Force artists like Prairiewolf, Luke Schneider, and The Far Sound.
Tracklist:
1-1 The Royal Arctic Institute - The Opener [5:03]
1-2 The Royal Arctic Institute - He Died Fighting In Spain [3:32]
1-3 The Royal Arctic Institute - Twigs Of Cries, Feathers Of Sobs [4:01]
1-4 The Royal Arctic Institute - Sunday At The Dime Museum [2:50]
1-5 The Royal Arctic Institute - Mas Y Menos [4:03]
1-6 The Royal Arctic Institute - Immer Alles [3:19]
1-7 The Royal Arctic Institute - Placing A Stone [2:41]
1-8 The Royal Arctic Institute - Sailor Goes Swimming [4:11]
1-9 The Royal Arctic Institute - Telling The Bees [3:24]
1-10 The Royal Arctic Institute - May Her Memory Be A Blessing [5:33]
The Royal Arctic Institute is a cinematic instrumental post-jazz group from New York City. They have been recording and releasing records since 2017. Since forming in 2016, the band has been a revolving door of different musicians comprising several different lineups. The current lineup is composed of drummer Lyle Hysen (Das Damen, Arthur Lee), guitarists John Leon (Roky Erickson, Summer Wardrobe, Abra Moore) and Chris Robertson (Elk City, James Mastro), and bassist David Motamed (Das Damen, Two Dollar Guitar, Arthur Lee, Townes Van Zandt). The band name is a reference to the fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman. All four members of The Royal Arctic Institute have spent decades playing in various ensembles, working as studio musicians, backing musicians, and touring musicians.
This self-titled fourth full-length recording from The Royal Arctic Institute is the first to include guitarist Chris Robertson. According to the band, Robertson is a crucial addition to the group, as he provides an added dimension to The Royal Arctic Institute sound and creative process, particularly because this debuts the group as a quartet with two guitars. The decision to present this new album as a self-titled record is tightly connected to the band’s excitement about their current musical direction.
The new album also marks the first time The Royal Arctic Institute is working with Ray Ketchum of Magic Door Recording. Ketchum, often noted for his engineering and recording work on the last handful of Guided by Voices albums, helped steer the band towards an approach which allowed for a rich and fully developed sonic experience. Ketchum’s keen and well attuned ear in the studio made it possible for The Royal Arctic Institute to focus more on the nuances they had been developing on previous releases, something apparent on “Twigs Of Cries, Feathers Of Sobs.” As guitarist John Leon points out:
"This track encompasses the whole theme of the record. The tune had been batted around for a while in rehearsals and wasn’t really working. We were considering ditching it all together until one day drummer Lyle Hysen got a new idea and decided to approach it from a different angle. . We worked up the new version and it became a prominent fixture of the record. It captures a vibe that we didn’t see coming."
In addition to taking on new challenges, this fourth album reintroduces the band’s inclusion of the pedal steel guitar. Only present once in the discography since the first album, the aforementioned Leon brings back the pedal steel sound in fantastic fashion, so much so that it became one of the centerpieces of the album and is featured on several of the more prominent tracks of the record, adding a different musical flavor than the previous two recordings.
Thematically, The Royal Arctic Institute is a response to the state of the world today. In 2025, we find ourselves constantly bombarded with information, from the moment we wake up to the moment we fall asleep. Technology is advancing at a pace that outstrips our ability to adapt, throwing everything off balance. The result? Skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression. Simply put, we are overwhelmed—and it only seems to be getting worse.
The Royal Arctic Institute has always leaned toward the mellow side, not by design, but naturally. However, this record serves as a direct response to the relentless intensity of modern life. Feeling overwhelmed? Put on noise-canceling headphones, press play, close your eyes, and let everything else fade away. At just 39 minutes long, this album is merely a fleeting moment in the course of a day. But if those valuable minutes can offer an escape from the chaos—if they can bring even a little peace—then The Royal Arctic Institute can rest easy knowing something meaningful has been accomplished.
For listeners who enjoy Centripetal Force artists like Prairiewolf, Luke Schneider, and The Far Sound.
Tracklist:
1-1 The Royal Arctic Institute - The Opener [5:03]
1-2 The Royal Arctic Institute - He Died Fighting In Spain [3:32]
1-3 The Royal Arctic Institute - Twigs Of Cries, Feathers Of Sobs [4:01]
1-4 The Royal Arctic Institute - Sunday At The Dime Museum [2:50]
1-5 The Royal Arctic Institute - Mas Y Menos [4:03]
1-6 The Royal Arctic Institute - Immer Alles [3:19]
1-7 The Royal Arctic Institute - Placing A Stone [2:41]
1-8 The Royal Arctic Institute - Sailor Goes Swimming [4:11]
1-9 The Royal Arctic Institute - Telling The Bees [3:24]
1-10 The Royal Arctic Institute - May Her Memory Be A Blessing [5:33]
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