The Clamor Release Single “Staircase Stomp”

The Clamor, the outfit of NYC-based musician, producer, author (and more) Aaron Louis, is back with their third single this year, “Staircase Stomp.” “Staircase Stomp” delves into the allure of self-destructive behaviour and a call to reconsider those darker tendencies. The song navigates the recognition of a sense of emptiness and unmet desires in life, coupled with an internal rebellion and the quest for comfort and connection.

With a waltz-like tempo, listeners enjoy a progressive rock experience like that of Kate Bush or Katzenjammer. Poetic lyrics describe this push and pull of desire and lack, while a myriad of instruments increases drama with each passing verse. Shouts, backing vocals, and an intensifying drumline all turn up this track’s temperature.

The entire project is meticulously crafted, with production, tracking, and mixing helmed by Jeff Berner at Studio G in Brooklyn, NY. The Clamor’s musical lineup boasts Aaron Louis on vocals, guitar and organ, accompanied by Gary Atturio on bass, Omer Leibovitz and Kirk Schoenherr on guitar, Aleida Gehrels on viola, Nicole Williams on cello, Shin-Yi Yang on guzheng, and Layton Weedeman on drums.

Assisting in the engineering process are Ross Colombo and Leah Gutman, while mastering is expertly handled by Alan Douches at West West Side Music in NYC. Cover art is by Bill Smith, who is responsible for over 2000 music covers from the likes of Kate Bush, Genesis, The Cure, The Jam, Led Zeppelin, King Crimson, Van Morrison, Queen, The Rolling Stones and many others.

The Clamor “Staircase Stomp” single artwork