Formed in 2022 in Oakland, the band found common ground in shared influences like Pianos Become the Teeth, mewithoutYou, and Title Fight, along with broader sonic inspirations from folk, electronic, and Indian music. During the pandemic they felt a collective loss, like something vital had slipped away. That ache became fuel for their earliest songs, and attracted Guitarist RJ Rabe with his roots in traditional Northeast hardcore. Rabe’s style added a distinct layer of aggression into Drought’s evolving sound.
After recording a three-song EP in 2022, Drought brought their emotionally charged live shows to stages alongside Jeromes Dream and vs self before catching the attention of Iodine Recordings. Through Iodine, Drought’s EP was released as a 7” and followed by a supporting West Coast tour.
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