MARITIME ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM

HERESY AND THE HOTEL CHOIR SET FOR RELEASE  OCTOBER 16

Maritime is set to release their new album, HERESY AND THE HOTEL CHOIR.  The follow-up to 2006’s WE, THE VEHICLES, which Pitchfork called “direly infectious…pitch-perfect” will be released on Flameshovel Records October 16.

HERESY AND THE HOTEL CHOIR is the first true collaboration for the band, comprised of singer/guitarist Davey von Bohlen and drummer Dan Didier, both formerly of The Promise Ring, bassist Justin Klug (formerly of Decibully) and guitarist Dan Hinz.  They wrote the entire album together before enlisting producer Stuart Sikes (The White Stripes, Modest Mouse, Cat Power) to help mold the final product.  “I feel like this is the first Maritime record “ says Didier, “meaning it’s the first time it actually feels like we are a band.”  He continues, “ Before, members came and went and it never seemed to be a cohesive unit, but, for this record the four of us all started at square one together so the songs reflect all four of us.”

Maritime ‘s latest effort is also a progression, musically.  Their 2004 debut fell on deaf ears and was most likely overshadowed by that dreaded word – “expectations.”  The band soldiered on and returned with 2006’s WE, THE VEHICLES, a triumphant return to form that won acclaim from both crowds and critics. HERESY AND THE HOTEL CHOIR finds Maritime at its most vibrant.  Polished choruses mesh seamlessly with the punch of punk, and through their impressive pedigree shines a freshness culled from the excitement of a new beginning.