Pelican Returns With Exciting New Music
Pelican of Chicago are set to unveil a brand-new EP entitled Ascending on January 23. Available digitally and 12-inch vinyl formats alike, Ascending contains four tracks which offer both new material and rarities for longtime fans of Pelican’s Flickering Resonance album this year, alongside their revitalized lineup – led by founder guitarists Laurent Schroeder-Lebec and Trevor Shelley de Brauw along with Bryan and Larry Herweg’s brothers Bryan and Larry Herweg – who showcase an increased creative spark.
Pelican Music’s announcement signifies another exciting chapter in their ongoing catalogue development process, joining their rich instrumental legacy with innovative energy and collaborations to forge ahead with new musical projects and initiatives.
Track Feature and Collaboration Details Available Now
Ascending, recorded during Flickering Resonance sessions and previously unheard until now, serves as the centerpiece for this EP. Alongside it is also included a special version of “Cascading Crescent”, featuring Geoff Rickly from Thursday and United Nations; his vocal contribution adds a rare vocal component rarely heard within instrumental bands; In fact, live footage was captured for only ever known performance featuring Rickly can be found here!
Pelican’s collaboration with mxdwn Music adds an original sound, giving listeners an exciting glimpse of how their music may evolve through partnership.
Custom Guitar Pedal Inspired by Band Sound
Pelican collaborated with Will Killingsworth from Dead Air Studios to design Resonance as part of its EP release. This pedal, intended to capture Pelican’s sound identity – from subtle reverb and ambient textures through to swirling self-oscillating sonicscapes – provides guitarists and experimenters alike a tool which captures Pelican’s expansive tones for guitar playback or experimentation purposes that emulates its atmosphere on recordings by Pelican.
Fans who pre-order the Ascending EP can access not only its pedal, but also limited edition colored vinyl records and merchandise designs–making this launch experience truly multisensory!
What This Means for Pelican’s Development
Ascending and the accompanying Resonance pedal showcase Pelican’s dedication to exploring new creative avenues while staying true to their established sound. Their instrumental legacy has always focused on texture, dynamic build-up, and emotional depth; and this project builds upon this tradition in unexpected ways by including rare tracks, high-profile collaborations, custom gear inspired by their music as they push the envelope of what post metal can be.
Listeners who’ve followed them from early releases through Flickering Resonance can expect Ascending to bring both depth and innovation as the band enters 2026 with purpose and playfulness.
