Earthrise Parts With Bassist Andy Rutledge

Minneapolis-based sludge group Earthrise - remember when we covered this group for an Unearthing way back when? - is now parting ways with the band's bassist. Earthrise comments:

"Hi friends. Big update on our end. We regret to inform you all that our bassist/brother Andy Rutledge is leaving Earthrise. For the better part of a few years we’ve struggled with staying active through our busy schedules, and for Andy, it’s time to move on and work on some new, non-musical endeavors.

"We’ve had some incredible times with Andy and will definitely still be tapping his knowledge for tone and gear suggestions. More importantly, we will miss his irrational love of Guns N' Roses, the raddest band van ever, and his extreme irritation at our juvenile attitudes of annoying him while he was sleeping (We've changed, promise!).

"With that said, the rest of us are becoming quite active again and we’re officially on the search for a new bassist. Here’s an off-the-cuff list of what we’re looking for:

- 4 or 5 string bass, tuned to Drop G#
- Powerful amp + cab, ability to dial in tone to our specific application
- Effects, specifically fuzz/distortion, delay, reverb, and octave/pitch shifter
- Able to practice 1-2 times per week, local shows and short weekend jaunts on occasion
- Able to help pay for practice space rent, recording and merch costs, etc.
- A familiarity and enjoyment of the specific genres that we play, so that we're all on the same page in regards to the stylistic approach
- Willingness and ability to work on/learn some of our old (and new!) material outside of practice
- Be a generally cool person

"Get at us if you or someone you know is interested. We still have plans to deliver some heavy riffs to you all as soon as possible. Thanks!!"