{"product_id":"on-ice","title":"On Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaxband, a project fronted by Parquet Courts drummer Max Savage, release their debut album, on UK band Sports Team’s Holm Front Records. \u003ci\u003eOn Ice\u003c\/i\u003e, produced and mixed by Jonny Schenke, picks up where breakthrough EP ‘Top of the Stairs’ left off across 12 tracks of direct, hook-laden indie rock — at times recalling New York luminaries The Strokes but also dipping into murkier waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The songwriting has matured, both lyrically and instrumentally,” says Savage, who admits he would have “gone crazy” without the outlet of writing. “We’re a much tighter band now, and we’ve improved as musicians individually. Everyone’s voices can be heard on this record, and our winsome personalities are reflected in each song.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSavage isn't merely paying lip service to a rehearsal room democracy. All four members of the Brooklyn quartet — completed by Patrick J Smith of A Beacon School, drummer Eric Read and lead guitarist Tim Nelson — assume the role of lead singer on at least one song over the course of \u003ci\u003eOn Ice’s \u003c\/i\u003e41-minute run-time. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holm Front Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50451539624267,"sku":"2177819","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/MBOnIceArt2.jpg_cc022eb4_thumbnail_4096.webp?v=1727128946","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/on-ice","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}