As the year winds down, there’s an air of anticipation in the music world for December 18th, the release date of Enid Ellen ‘s latest album, Piss Boi Pisces. This Cleveland-born, New York City-based band has made a name for itself with a sound that’s as eclectic as it is heartfelt. The band, led by the dynamic duo of David Mramor and Greg Potter, along with their accomplished bandmates Mark Karges on drums and Thomas Hemmerick on bass, crafts music that touches the soul and challenges the mind.
Piss Boi Pisces is more than an album; it’s a statement. Mramor and Potter, both Pisces, imbue their work with a deeply personal touch. Their shared experiences as queer individuals from Ohio inform the album’s narrative, creating a rich tapestry of emotion and insight. The album cover itself, depicting them within the Pisces constellation, symbolizes this intimate connection.
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The album kicks off with “The Surge,” a rock anthem that captures the vibrancy and resilience of the queer community. With lyrics like “Systemic Hysteria” and “I’m the queer, Hide your children,” the song is a powerful rebuke to societal norms and prejudices. Its imagery of shipwrecks and natural disasters speaks to the chaos and beauty of standing against the tide.
“Acadia,” the second single, offers a narrative set against the rugged beauty of Acadia National Park. The song weaves together human struggle and natural resilience, with haunting lines like “Feels like you left, feeling alone for good” reflecting the bittersweet journey of life.
Each song in Piss Boi Pisces tells its own story, contributing to an overarching narrative of emotion and experience. From the introspective “Pisces Intro” to the raw honesty of “Don’t Wanna Love You Forever,” the album explores a spectrum of human feelings. “Papa Qween” and “The Ground Will Break” stand out as anthems of self-discovery and defiance, while “Acadia” and “White Lightning” delve into the complex interplay between humanity and the environment.
The soul of Enid Ellen‘s music lies in the fusion of Mramor’s visual artistry and Potter’s musical talent. Influenced by genres ranging from ’90s grunge to classic ’60s and ’70s rock, their music is a unique blend of the past and present.
Piss Boi Pisces is more than just an album; it’s an exploration of love, rage, sadness, and empowerment. It celebrates the power of queer voices and the resilience of the human spirit. Enid Ellen invites listeners to experience music that is not just heard but felt, where each note and lyric helps to unravel the complexities of our shared human experience. As December 18th approaches, Piss Boi Pisces stands ready to make its mark as a poignant and powerful piece of musical artistry.
December 18th brings the release of Enid Ellen‘s latest album, a masterpiece of sound and emotion. Don’t miss out, Stream the full album here: