White Beast Releases ‘Suffering Time’
Can you briefly describe what the song/each song is about? If you are releasing an album then either describe the thinking behind the project or choose a couple of lead tracks to focus on.
Largely written throughout 2020 many of the songs reflect different aspects of a crumbling democracy through personal lenses. Often taking on narrative characters sometimes as a means to critique and satirize ideologies, sometimes speaking of individual experiences emblematic of larger socio political concerns and always interweaving pieces of Rettberg's own perspective and self examination in the process.
Where was the single/EP/album recorded and who was involved in its production?
Recorded in Baltimore Maryland in Jacob Honaker's basement. A longtime friend and former bandmate of Jeffreys.
Were there any notable or amusing happenings surrounding the recording/production of the EP? As above, list whatever might be of relevance.
Sam broke both of his knees, Jeff was effectively homeless writing the songs.
Who are the band members and what do they play?
Jeffrey Rettberg - Bass and vocals Sam Roberts - Drums
Are there any other interesting or amusing happenings – no matter how small – that the band have been involved with that would be of interest to those who like your music?
Much of the full length album was written during 2020 while Jeff was going through a separation hopping back and forth between Baltimore and Richmond, participating in protests in both cities hoping to settle in Richmond. Jeff met Sam in 2021 and as they began to write together and flesh out a live set and record Sam broke both knees in a work accident putting the entire project on hold for the better part of a year. Once he healed the record was finished and here we are.
