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Mass Gothic is a New York City-based indie rock band led by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist
Noel Heroux, formerly of
Hooray for Earth, which disbanded in 2014. Sub Pop snatched up the new project in 2015, and they made their live debut at a Sub Pop/Hardly Art CMJ showcase headlined by
Protomartyr that October. The fuzzy, despondent first single, "Nice Night," appeared soon after. With
Heroux describing the project as a fresh start, he wrote and recorded the eponymous debut LP alone at home. Pinballing between lo-fi, synth pop, and sweeping, guitar-based wistfulness,
Mass Gothic arrived in February 2016. Two years later, the band returned with
I've Tortured You Long Enough. The record continued in a similar vein as its predecessor, but
Heroux's wife,
Jessica Zambri, took on a larger role this time around, providing many of the lead vocals. ~ Marcy Donelson