The Gang *ALLEGEDLY* Steals a Parking Meter - A Conversation with We're From Antarctica

Lehigh Valley Arts Podcast

On this week's episode, Ben sat down with We're from Antarctica!

Easton, Pennsylvania’s very own indie quintet, We’re From Antarctica, emerged onto the scene in late 2018 through a series of serendipitous events that would lead Carlos “Paco” Brown (Vocals, Rhythm guitar), Jessie Rae (Vocals, Keys), Jon Blanco (Lead guitar), Mackenzie Kressley (Bass) and Christopher Kendall (Drums) to meet. The group’s debut album, “The People We Knew”(2019) took off to much acclaim. The reviews are in: “The kind of music you play in the background as you make dinner for the friend you’ve been secretly in love with for two years now.” “Wistful make-out music.” While extensively touring through the years, the band has had the opportunity to open for national touring acts such as: Frankie Cosmos, The Unlikely Candidates, and Ryan Cabrera.

Their sophomore album, “We’ll Figure It Out” is releasing on September 27. Recorded December 2022-January 2024 at Headroom Studios, the album is a culmination of the sonic stylings of each member entering a new era that defines this group’s sound. The album is being produced by Kyle Pulley, who has engineered artists such as Alex G, Cafuné, and Dr. Dog.

You can follow We're from Antarctica on Instagram at @werefromantarctica, or TikTok, Bandcamp, Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud. You can also email them at [e-mail] for scheduling/booking. You can find Jon Blanco at @jonny_devito, Carlos “Paco” Brown at @timespentpoet, Mackenzie "Mack" Kressley at @theturtlehouse24, Jessie Rae at @jr.jrae, and Christopher Kendall at @organic_coconut. You can follow their manager, Ryan Susko, at @musicgardenpa.

Some upcoming show dates are:

9/21 - West End Food Festival (Allentown, PA)

9/27 - Free Parking with Death By Indie (Newark, DE - DM Band or Venue for Address)

10/4 - Album release show with My Cousins Girlfriends House and Just at sokols (Bethlehem PA)

For details on these shows and more, follow We're from Antarctica!