Mississippi Delta psychedelic rock band Water Spaniel announces the release of its second EP \u201cWater Spaniel II\u201d on Nov. 8. The follow-up EP contains eight songs and will be released on a variety of formats.<\/p>\n
The band\u2019s four members, Jesse Mansfield, Forrest Philpot, Dylan Crouch and Jonathon Hernandez, attend Delta State University and are enrolled in the Delta Music Institute\u2019s Entertainment Industry Studies program.<\/p>\n
\u201cWater Spaniel II\u201d was recorded in Studio B of the DMI in September of 2014. The band\u2019s first EP, \u201cWater Spaniel,\u201d was recorded in a short six hours, but the group dedicated three days in the studio to record WSII.<\/p>\n
Bassist Jesse Mansfield engineered, mixed and mastered the record.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a long but smooth process over the three days,\u201d said Mansfield. \u201cWe were able to add a lot more detail to this one and really work on making a product that we feel sounds professional.\u201d<\/p>\n
The featured songs showcase a tighter Water Spaniel, while four additional interludes punctuate the song flow to add an experimental texture and bridge the gaps between an otherwise short release.<\/p>\n
In addition to the digital and CD formats, WSII will be released on a limited edition cassette. The band made all of the covers by hand, using felt, empty Kool-Aid Jammers pouches and decorated wood boxes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe really like the cassette format because it\u2019s cheap and we can personalize them without many restrictions,\u201d said vocalist and guitarist Philpot. \u201cBelieve it or not, we\u2019ve actually sold about 50 of them in the Cleveland area.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to WSII\u2019s upcoming release, the band also released a free single on its Bandcamp page (waterspaniel.bandcamp.com) on Oct. 30 as a Halloween treat.<\/p>\n
\u201cWater Spaniel II\u201d will be available for purchase online and through direct sales from the band beginning Saturday. The release will see a limited pressing of 40 CDs and 40 cassettes that can be purchased by contacting the band through Facebook or email. It will also be available for free download on the Bandcamp page.<\/p>\n
For bookings and other inquiries, contact: waterspanielms@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n