Life in Parallel is the fourth full-length from Hundreds of AU, available as a 12" LP. The album examines the hopelessness of modern life through a sound that moves between soaring melody and abrasive, chaotic intensity, balancing adulthood’s weight with the lingering imprint of coming of age in New Jersey.
Written from a perspective shaped by growing older in a world that often feels left behind, Life in Parallel weaves a narrative that reflects on political unrest, loss, and disillusionment, while still holding space for the fragile hope found in connection, parenthood, and shared experience. It’s a record that pairs sharp social commentary with deeply personal storytelling, allowing vulnerability and anger to coexist without resolution.
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If you’re spending time with this release, you may also want to check out:
• NØ MAN – Glitter and Spit
• Hassan I Sabbah – Untitled
• Jeromes Dream – The Gray In Between
This release marks the introduction of vocalist Brian (Lesser Minds) and bassist Buzz (Pellinore / The Banner), whose contributions expand the band’s established foundation of hardcore, screamo, and punk. Their presence adds new dimension and texture to the band’s sound, grounding its intensity in lived experience. The album also features guest appearances from Geoff Rickly (Thursday / United Nations), Jon Tumillo (Folly), Ryann Slauson (Sonagi / Closer), and Adam Kaniper (Stress Spells), reinforcing the sense of community and shared history that runs throughout the record.
Tracked by Joe Egan at Missile Silo Studios and mixed and mastered by John Howard at Warhouse Studios, Life in Parallel captures both sonic urgency and emotional weight—preserving the desperation, immediacy, and raw honesty that define all ten songs.
Released by Iodine Recordings, Life in Parallel is offered with the hope that it resonates as a reminder that feeling lost or overwhelmed is part of being human, and that connection and empathy remain ways forward.
Track Listing
01. Life in Parallel
02. Methodist
03. Wake Today
04. Scorched Earth Harvest
05. Endless Beige
06. Bloodthirsty
07. Speculation
08. Axis
09. Bluejay
10. Waves of Piety
Pressing Information
First Press
Noise Cult Splatter x 200
Orange and Red Mosaic x 300