‘Laminate The Sky’ by OMBIIGIZI | New Album, ‘Shame’
Exclusive video premiere of ‘Laminate The Sky’ by OMBIIGIZI, taken from the upcoming album ‘Shame,’ slated for release on November 1st via Arts & Crafts.
Today, OMBIIGIZI announces their sophomore album, ‘Shame,’ along with its latest single, ‘Laminate The Sky.’ On this atmospheric track, OMBIIGIZI sings, “In my shame there is truth,” capturing the essence of an album that deeply explores the Anishinaabe heritage of its members. Their distinct sound—a blend of Indigenous futurism and 90s Alt rock—offers “a visual representation of the world we are in,” reflecting on themes of identity and place. The song draws on the symbolic reference of the first cheaply laminated treaty cards (“that no stores would accept”). Monkman’s airy melodies, paired with stripped-back guitars and gentle, driving rhythms, ignite the album with a seamless fusion of earthy and otherworldly elements.
The band describes the core theme of the album: “Shame is a thing we all share. While the last album focused on the positive force of healing, despite odds—Shame lets things slide. It shares the things we don’t always say, it calls to others to heal, and reminds them it’s OK to feel, to be angry or sad, and that the world we experience can set the drag on high. But always it calls you in and forward.” Through the vivid imagery and captivating soundscapes of ‘Laminate The Sky,’ OMBIIGIZI makes a powerful statement, crafting a future from the remnants of a stolen past in their impactful sophomore release, once again produced with Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene.
OMBIIGIZI, pronounced om-BEE-ga-ZAY, meaning “this is noisy,” is part of a cultural renaissance. The band is a poignant blend of the unique heritages and musical styles of Anishinaabe artists Daniel Monkman and Adam Sturgeon. They weave their passionate, perceptive art rock with the rich storytelling traditions passed down through their families. The Anishinaabe musical movement is deeply layered and expansive, inspiring and influencing generations to gather, sing, and speak as they always have—but now within a modern framework.
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