
Mariner 2 began as a long, winding phone conversation while Hugo walked across the city, talking through ideas with Zé. From the start, the two have carefully shaped every part of the project, from the art direction to the sound, making the band feel like a true collaboration. Their music pulls from a wide range of influences, including Elliott Smith, Sun Kil Moon, Duster, Have a Nice Life, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, salvia palth, Swans, and Modest Mouse, among others. [read more...]