I remember enjoying Mike Quillin’s previous band Theta for the somewhat brief period they seemed to be around. I think they managed to release two EP’s (Self-Titled and Tone Poems for Sad Times), which one of the tracks from the latter was used on one of the first installments of the monthly mixes I made before I ever started this blog. Sadly the band seemed to disappear after the EP and I never really knew what became of them. Quillin has however turned up with a new band along with fellow Theta drummer Adam Mitchell named Sentient that have their debut album Tundra coming out on Sun Sea Sky early this July. For those though eager to get an early listen in can purchase it digitally right now through the label if they so please. Sentient also happens to feature former members from various other Lawrence, KS based bands such as Filthy Jim and the sludge/weirdo rock monster Jumbo’s Killcrane. However, Sentient remain pretty much on par with the sound that Quillin and Mitchell had developed in Theta. That being solid atmospheric/dreamy rock that, while dense and often times heavier than Theta, is every bit as beautiful as their previous band. I know there are probably still fans out there lingering, so obviously it’s recommend you check out Tundra when it comes out. Fans of big melodies mixed in with a healthy dose of spacey rock in the area of Failure or label mates The Storied Northwest should definitely find something to enjoy on Tundra. It’s also good to hear Quillin back in the vocal spotlight again as well.