ABOUT THE NET — WHAT THIS SITE ACTUALLY IS
What is this place? (the honest answer)
The Listening Post is not a real message board. It is a piece of fiction built to promote I Hate The Sun, the debut album by EBT Brass Band, out September 18, 2026. Every thread, every member, every ‘sighting at the marina’ on this site is part of that story.
The album is real. It was recorded live on a boat in Point Loma Marina, San Diego, October 3–5, 2025 — four people loading gear onto a boat, which is roughly what the forum thinks it saw.
The story unfolds in new threads on the front page every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through release day. Read along, and sign up below if you want the record the day it drops.
EBT Brass Band is:
Robby Gaar — modular synthesizer
Santa Ana, CA · composer for dance, electronic music
Nils Johnson — polysynths, samples, effects
Sweden, by way of the USA · former electron microscopist turned expat
Michael James — telecaster, piano, vocals, mellotron
New York City · singer-songwriter and composer
Andrew Vine — modular synthesizer, mellotron
Portland, OR · published author; folk, indie and synth records of his own
With contributions by Jake Murphy (acoustic guitar on “Shadow Over Loma”) and Spencer Small (glass bottles on “Dawn Song”).
All compositions arranged, engineered and performed by EBT Brass Band. Mixed and mastered by James Meder at Pique Recording. Liner notes by Patrick Newson. Layout and cover design by Matt Goff. Web design by Andrew Mörner.
Mailing list — get the record on release day
Enter your email and we will keep you posted as the story unfolds and the record comes out (September 18, 2026), plus a heads-up on the vinyl release — pending, it will follow the digital release. No spam.
The record
I HATE THE SUN — EBT Brass Band. Debut album. Out September 18, 2026 on streaming · vinyl release pending.
A post-ambient album that bottles the melancholy and acceptance of losing something monolithic. Best heard in one sitting.
Tracklist
Half Mast
Dawn Song (for Jane Goodall)
Golden Park Piano
Two-Faced Candle
The Friendly Stranger
Silent Giant
You Saw It Too?
Dread Pirate Robert
I Hate The Sun
The Talking Cure
Half Staff
Leftover Light
Shadow Over Loma
Recorded live on a boat in Point Loma Marina, CA, October 3–5, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Q: So none of this is real? A: The forum, the members and the sightings are fiction. The band, the boat and the album are real.
Q: Can I post? A: No. In-universe, registration has been disabled since the sysop vanished. Out of universe, we would rather you joined the mailing list.
Q: Where do I hear the album? A: September 18, 2026 everywhere you stream music. Vinyl release pending — it will follow the digital release. Sign up above and we will send you the link on the day.
Q: Who made this site and wrote the threads? A: EBT Brass Band and friends. Say hi: ebtbrassband@gmail.com
RELEASE STATUS
Artist: EBT Brass Band
Album: I Hate The Sun
Release: 09.18.2026
Recorded: Point Loma Marina, Oct 3–5 2025
13 tracks · digital · vinyl release pending
FIND THE BAND
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