About The Trampoline Delay
How do we cope with isolation? For the past year and a bit we’ve all found our individual ways. For some, a deep dive into the vacuous corners of Netflix filled the void, others found emotional solace in online shopping, or maybe you passed the time entertaining yourself and others with creative Zoom backgrounds.
For The Trampoline Delay, the stage name of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Pete Marino, time away from the daily grind gave life to an album’s worth of eclectic indie rock; a chance for one artist to unpack life’s ups, downs, death, health and even fucked-up relationships. Maybe The Trampoline Delay wouldn’t have even existed if it weren’t for lockdowns and isolation.
“I’ve always found that songs come to me in the morning and getting up, going to my day job wasn’t conducive to getting songs out of my head. When I found myself working from home, I used that extra time I saved not commuting to write. Late nights once spent decompressing or watching TV turned into late night recording sessions, isolation effectively became a catalyst to getting these song out of my head and into the studio, albeit late at night and often in an entirely different type of isolation.”
What started as a few songs, quickly turned into an album’s worth, single by single being released to streaming platforms through 2021 and into 2022. An assorted mix of melodic and sometimes noisy indie rock tunes with hints of influences ranging as far back as ‘90’s power pop to the current alternative contemporaries. Marino is no stranger to the Canadian music scene. His previous endeavours included fronting a buzz worthy indie act who garnered a CMW Indie Award nomination and landed several songs in TV and film soundtracks. While holding that past and those varied accomplishments close to heart they, like his daily commute, are very much in the rear-view and all focus is on The Trampoline Delay and what lies ahead.
With a knack for writing catchy melodies and with more life experiences under his belt versus his earlier tenure, Marino’s latest material is starting to garner stronger reactions and evoke more emotion from those listening. The Trampoline Delay recount stories and emotions that are relatable to many. Life happens, good and bad. Isolation, though inherently bad can also be good. With this body of work, born in isolation and about unpacking the good and bad, The Trampoline Delay hopes listeners ultimately hear and feel the good. So, whether you finished Netflix, own a cupboard full of impulsive Amazon finds or are still taking meetings from The Simpsons’ living room, one thing is certain, don’t be surprised to discover a connection, some common ground, or shared emotions in The Trampoline Delay’s highly contagious blend of indie rock.
ABOUT THE SONG: “In Your Head” – out now
“”In Your Head” is a song about “that person”. It could be a friend, a boyfriend, your wife, a parent, or your nagging boss! But whoever it is, they always have something to say about you or what you’re doing wrong! This song is an “FU” to them! Musically, In Your Head is fierce, noisy, chaotic, fast (both in tempo and in length), while maintaining an infectious quality that keeps it pounding “in your head” for days!”- Pete Marino (The Trampoline Delay)
Stream The “In Your Head” Single Here
Stream The Full In Your Head Album Here
For any more information on the artist, email pr@fromthestrait.com
