Collapsing by Stander

Winding together compositions that are fluid, dynamic and new, the Chicago-based trio STANDER forges their eclectic inspirations with a deep emotional core. Collapsing, their 2nd LP on The Garrote, finds stander push deep into vocal/lyrical territory this time, with lead vocals by Mike Boyd (guitar) and guest vocals by Erin Dawson (Genital Shame), Dylan Walker (Full of Hell) and John Kerr (Pyrithe). Additional instrumentation by Mathieu Ball (BIG|BRAVE) and Patrick Shiroishi.

Collapsing elevates their prowess as songwriters with songs as varied as they are potent. Across a cornucopia of atmospheres, Collapsing externalizes the trio’s inner conflicts and channels them into moments of sublime beauty, hopelessness, and joyful resistance.

Tracklist

1.	A Continuation	4:40

2.	Defeat (feat. Patrick Shiroishi & Mat Ball)	11:44

3.	Perserveration	7:00

4.	You Don't Have to Suffer	6:24

5.	Avarice (feat. Genital Shame & John Kerr)	7:55

6.	Exhaustion	3:46

7.	When We Repeat Ourselves (feat. Genital Shame, Patrick Shiroishi & Dylan Walker)	5:33

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released April 11, 2025

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