Tim Mechling releases new album

Coming out of Mount Vernon in Washington State, Tim Mechling is a multi-instrumentalist and artist who’s been making since 2006. With his talent at guitar, piano, organ, drums and vocals he draws influence from the likes of Cormac McCarthy, Tom Waits, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Pink Floyd, Swans, Robert Crumb and Steven Jesse Bernstein to create his own folk rock sound with touches of psychedelic texture.

Over the years he’s shared an array of carefully crafted releases that showcase his talent as a songwriter, arranger and performer, delivering his true artistic vision, untarnished by the pursuit of commercial approval. Since last year and the release of his EP Jailer’s Jubilee, his sonic output is testament to his work as a prolific musician.

Following the EP with two albums and a single, he now brings us his first release of 2022 with his latest record titled The Decline of the Flies and the Rise of the Spiders. Joining Tim on the release is Hannah Wyatt who plays violin and adds vocal harmonies, electric guitar from John Swanke and spoken word work from both Hannah and Tad Kroening.

Featuring nine tracks, meticulously stitched together to create a valuable listening experience when played in their intended order, The Decline of the Flies and the Rise of the Spiders is a magnum opus of Tim Mechling that offers piquant and hazy ambient soundscapes peppered with thrilling moments of epic lead guitar work, spoken word passages and sermons delivered via inebriated preacher.

Recorded in frantic fashion in Tim’s house, the album captures the sense of energy in the performances to create an album that’s equal parts intimate and dazzling.

Listen to The Decline of the Flies and the Rise of Spiders below