CA Indie Garage Rockers Archer Oh Releases New Album ‘The Internal Theater’
Archer Oh’s journey from backyard shows in the Inland Empire to a nationally recognized indie act is fueled by their energetic live performances, DIY spirit, and deep connection with their fans. By 2022, their relentless work ethic had led them to share stages with bands like Destroy Boys, Vundabar, and Beach Goons, embark on two national tours supporting The Red Pears, and celebrate the release of their debut album, Gradients, with three consecutive sold-out headline shows in Southern California.
2023 saw the band solidify their reputation as a formidable touring act, playing 84 shows, including their first full-length headline tour, The Channel Surfing Tour, with festival stops at Treefort Fest, Austin Psych Fest, and Norman Music Festival. They capped off the year with a major headline show at The Belasco in Los Angeles before announcing their biggest show yet—Say It’s Forever Festival at The Shrine alongside The Red Pears. With new music and more tour dates on the horizon, Archer Oh continues to build momentum, winning over audiences nationwide.
Archer Oh’s debut studio album, The Internal Theater, released via AWAL/Sony, marks a significant evolution for the California indie garage rock band. Engineered by Sean Cook at John Congleton’s Animal Rites studio and mastered by Howie Weinberg, the album refines their raw, high-energy sound while delving into themes of inner turmoil, self-expectation, and societal pressure. With moody melodies and passionate riffs, the record serves as a cathartic exploration of the coming-of-age experience, capturing both its confusion and intensity.
The album’s focus track, “Leave Me Alone”, exemplifies this emotional depth—an explosive outburst of frustration and exhaustion. Fueled by jagged guitars and Archie Medrano’s defiant vocals, the song embodies the paradox of wanting solitude while being trapped in one’s own thoughts. The Internal Theater as a whole embraces both chaos and vulnerability, solidifying Archer Oh’s place as a force to be reckoned with in the indie rock scene.
Need to catch Archer Oh live? Look for a tour date near you!
Tour dates:
March 6 Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
March 7 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
March 8 Las Cruces, NM @ El Camino
March 11 McAllen, TX @ The Gremlin
SXSW:
March 12 SXSW Showcase @ Valhalla (10pm)
March 13 Yeti Music Showcase Presented by BMI @ Yeti Flagship (2pm)
March 14 DAY OFF AUSTIN Showcase @ Pour Choices (Upstairs), (12pm)
March 14 Fur Will Fly Fest @ Cherrywood Coffeehouse (2:45pm)
March 14 Space Agency Showcase @ Hotel Vegas (6:10pm)
March 15 Green Witch Recordings & Pop Sickle Showcase @ The 13th Floor (12:40am)
March 15 Happen Twice Showcase @ Feels So Good (5:45pm)
March 16 Fort Worth, TX @ Southside Spillover
March 18 San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
March 19 Houston, TX @ Wonky Power
March 21 Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street
March 22 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade – Altar
March 23 Charlotte, NC @ Petra’s
March 24 Durham, NC @ The Pinhook
March 27 Washington, DC @ Comet Ping Pong
March 28 Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Showcase
March 29 Brooklyn, NY @ The Broadway
March 30 Boston, MA @ The Rockwell
April 1 Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe
April 2 Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
April 3 Fort Wayne, IN @ Brass Rail
April 4 Chicago, IL @ Cobra
April 6 Columbia, MO @ Rose Music Hall
April 7 Lincoln, NE @ Duffy’s
April 9 Denver, CO @ Black Buzzard
April 10 Salt Lake City, UT @ The DLC
April 11 Reno, NV @ Holland Project
May 31 Pomona, CA @ Fox Theater
Make sure you check out ‘The Internal Theater’ on Spotify below and on your favorite streaming platform!
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