The Seafloor Cinema

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New album 'In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound' is out now!

When THE SEAFLOOR CINEMA hit the studio with producer Courtney Ballad (Waterparks, Good Charlotte) in 2020 to record their sophomore LP, they knew exactly what kind of album they wanted to make.

“We wanted to take the more technical aspects we have and blend it with something that would be more digestible,” explains drummer Timothy Aldama. “Creating songs that could instrumentally impress, but also sing them in the shower. Throughout the entire writing process, we were changing these songs quite a bit. Some of them ended up entirely different from what they started as.”

Since forming in Sacramento, CA, in 2016, THE SEAFLOOR CINEMA have been keeping both themselves and listeners guessing with a musical blend-o-matic of Midwestern emo, pop-punk and math rock, spinning unconventional song structures and dextrous, intricate guitar work into captivating underground anthems they’ve brought nationwide on the Emo Night Tour.

Add to that a penchant for outrageously verbose song titles that would threaten a less-confident band with being pigeonholed as holdovers from Myspace’s glory days, and it’s clear the trio (vocalist/bassist Justin Murry, guitarist Seth Lawrenson and drummer Timothy Aldama) enjoy zigging where other acts might zag.

This spirit of subversion is right there from the jump on their Pure Noise Records debut, IN CINEMASCOPE WITH STEREOPHONIC SOUND, as the band soup-up their sound with a hearty dose of unabashed pop charm. This pop element gives the songs a newfound warmth without losing an ounce of what made their 2018 album, A METAPHOR FOR HONESTY, so interesting. It’s all at one sophisticated and accessible, melodically replicable and musically ambitious.

First single “Tap Tapply” adroitly bridges the gap between past and present, as the Dryw Owens-produced track – described by Justin as “a synth pop anthem that combines the feelings of loss and gratification all while under the blanket of bittersweet nostalgia.” – blends acrobatic instrumentals and pop sheen with the rockier rhythms of the band’s older work.

Elsewhere, album standouts like “Can Someone Please Draw Me A Map To Serotonin” and “If You Deserve It You Deserve It” serve as a saccharine counter to the album’s more rock-focused songs (“Crash Nebula… On Ice!,” which Aldama hails as his favorite song), offering both AirPod karaoke singers and air guitarists something to lose themselves in.

“We pushed ourselves to make a record that challenged our creative boundaries, but at the same time, still giving it that Seafloor charm.” Justin says.

They also didn’t lose their sense of humor (look no further than titles like “Drip God'') – or their gratitude. Kickstarter backers contributed more than $20,000 to fund the album, and The Seafloor Cinema are determined to not let this goodwill fall victim to the commoditization of modern culture and the way some acts monetize their fans. The album artwork, a beautiful vintage painting suffocated by plastic wrap, itself serves as a commentary on hyper-commercialism – which they, as always, are quick to cut with their trademark humor.

“Every day, while things are drastically changing around us, especially in this new era for Seafloor, we always buckle down in a room together and do what makes us us: evolving for the better and putting our best foot forward.” explains Timothy. XX

Top tracks

01
Adjusting Expectations
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:22
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
03
Crash Nebula... On Ice!
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
02:50
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
13
Tap Tapply
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:47
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
02
Glimmer
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:05
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
05
Nightjammer
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:43
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
03
Cute Without the E
The Seafloor Cinema
Dead Formats Vol. 2
03:19
Composers: Adam Lazzara - Edward Reyes - John Nolan - Mark O'Connell - Shaun Cooper
06
Dolly Parton Vs. The Government
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:44
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
09
Jacob Cracks The Liberty Bell
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:46
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
03
Geese Attack!!!
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
04:28
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
08
Take Drugs! Kill A Bear!
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:24
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
04
Crop Top Sorority
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:07
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
10
The Sun In Reverse
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:10
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
02
If This Were A Film (feat. Onlyfriend)
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:31
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
01
Mercury In Gatorade
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
02:41
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
05
Oaklands Finest Glass Beaches
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:39
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
07
The Lesson (.44 Magnum) [feat. Aaron Pauley]
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
04:43
Composers: Aaron Pauley - Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
01
Find Yourself
The Seafloor Cinema
Find Yourself
03:45
Writer: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony Onfire - Geoff Ryder - Timothy Punturo - Jon Punturo / Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony Onfire - Douglas Knight Andreasen - Geoff Ryder - Timothy Punturo - Jon Punturo - Seth Lawrenson - Neil TImothy Valencia

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Albums
(P) 2023 Pure Noise Records
01-12-2023
The Seafloor Cinema
01
Mercury In Gatorade
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
02:41
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
02
If This Were A Film (feat. Onlyfriend)
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:31
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
03
Geese Attack!!!
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
04:28
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
04
Crop Top Sorority
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:07
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
05
Oaklands Finest Glass Beaches
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:39
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
06
Dolly Parton Vs. The Government
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
03:44
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
07
The Lesson (.44 Magnum) [feat. Aaron Pauley]
The Seafloor Cinema
The Seafloor Cinema
04:43
Composers: Aaron Pauley - Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
℗ 2022 Epitaph, previously released by Pure Noise Records
12-11-2021
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound (Instrumental)
01
Adjusting Expectations (Instrumental)
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound (Instrumental)
03:20
Composers: Anthony Onfire - Timothy Aldama - Justin Murry - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen
02
Glimmer (Instrumental)
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound (Instrumental)
03:05
Composers: Anthony Onfire - Timothy Aldama - Justin Murry - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen
03
Crash Nebula... On Ice! (Instrumental)
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound (Instrumental)
02:50
Composers: Anthony Onfire - Timothy Aldama - Justin Murry - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen
04
John Henry the Man Who Beat the Machine (Instrumental)
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound (Instrumental)
03:40
Composers: Anthony Onfire - Timothy Aldama - Justin Murry - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen
05
Nightjammer (Instrumental)
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound (Instrumental)
03:42
Composers: Anthony Onfire - Timothy Aldama - Justin Murry - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen
06
May (Instrumental)
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound (Instrumental)
03:32
Composers: Anthony Onfire - Timothy Aldama - Justin Murry - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen
07
1000 Ways to Say You're Okay Every Day (Instrumental)
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound (Instrumental)
03:35
Composers: Anthony Onfire - Timothy Aldama - Justin Murry - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen
Access the complete album info (13 songs)
℗ 2021 Epitaph, previously released by Pure Noise Records
12-11-2021
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
01
Adjusting Expectations
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:22
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
02
Glimmer
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:05
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
03
Crash Nebula... On Ice!
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
02:50
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
04
John Henry the Man Who Beat the Machine
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:40
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
05
Nightjammer
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:43
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
06
May
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:32
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
07
1000 Ways to Say You're Okay Every Day
The Seafloor Cinema
In Cinemascope with Stereophonic Sound
03:36
Writer: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire / Composers: Justin Murry - Timothy Aldama - Seth Lawrenson - Douglas Andreasen - Anthony Onfire
Access the complete album info (13 songs)
Boketo Media
02-08-2019
A Metaphor for Honesty
01
Don't Go Hollow
The Seafloor Cinema
A Metaphor for Honesty
03:25
Writer: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia / Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen - Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia - Danilo Timothy Valencia
02
The First Step Toward Giving Up
The Seafloor Cinema
A Metaphor for Honesty
03:36
Writer: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia / Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen - Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia - Danilo Timothy Valencia
03
Moon Roof
The Seafloor Cinema
A Metaphor for Honesty
04:06
Writer: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia / Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen - Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia - Danilo Timothy Valencia
04
The Past
The Seafloor Cinema
A Metaphor for Honesty
01:54
Writer: Anthony James Garcia / Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen - Anthony James Garcia
05
If You Were a Robot You'd Tell Me, Right?
The Seafloor Cinema
A Metaphor for Honesty
03:30
Writer: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia / Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen - Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia - Danilo Timothy Valencia
06
Soledad
The Seafloor Cinema
A Metaphor for Honesty
03:46
Writer: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia / Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen - Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia - Danilo Timothy Valencia
07
The Present
The Seafloor Cinema
A Metaphor for Honesty
01:58
Writer: Anthony James Garcia / Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen - Anthony James Garcia
Access the complete album info (9 songs)
EPs
(P) 2023 Pure Noise Records
15-11-2023
Oaklands Finest Glass Beaches
01
Oaklands Finest Glass Beaches
The Seafloor Cinema
Oaklands Finest Glass Beaches
03:39
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
02
Geese Attack!!!
The Seafloor Cinema
Oaklands Finest Glass Beaches
04:28
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
03
If This Were A Film (feat. Onlyfriend)
The Seafloor Cinema
Oaklands Finest Glass Beaches
03:31
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
04
The Lesson (.44 Magnum) [feat. Aaron Pauley]
The Seafloor Cinema
Oaklands Finest Glass Beaches
04:43
Composers: Aaron Pauley - Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
Lymphatic Records
12-03-2018
I'm Still Sad
01
Friendzoned Again
The Seafloor Cinema
I'm Still Sad
03:23
Composers: The Seafloor Cinema
02
Superheavy Samurai
The Seafloor Cinema
I'm Still Sad
04:21
Composers: The Seafloor Cinema
03
This Is the End (feat. Nic Russell)
The Seafloor Cinema
I'm Still Sad
04:56
Composers: The Seafloor Cinema
04
For Anyone Still Wondering
The Seafloor Cinema
I'm Still Sad
03:46
Composers: The Seafloor Cinema
Singles
(P) 2023 Pure Noise Records
25-10-2023
Geese Attack!!!
01
Geese Attack!!!
The Seafloor Cinema
Geese Attack!!!
04:28
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
02
If This Were A Film
The Seafloor Cinema
Geese Attack!!!
03:31
Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
03
The Lesson (.44 Magnum) [feat. Aaron Pauley]
The Seafloor Cinema
Geese Attack!!!
04:43
Composers: Aaron Pauley - Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
(P) 2023 Pure Noise Records
04-10-2023
If This Were A Film
01
If This Were A Film (feat. Onlyfriend)
The Seafloor Cinema
If This Were A Film
03:31
Composers: Onlyfriend - Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
02
The Lesson (.44 Magnum) [feat. Aaron Pauley]
The Seafloor Cinema
If This Were A Film
04:43
Composers: Aaron Pauley - Justin Thomas Murry - Seth Elliot Aguilera Lawrenson - Timothy Lee Aldama
(P) 2023 Pure Noise Records
29-08-2023
Dead Formats Vol. 2
01
Lying From You
Belmont
Dead Formats Vol. 2
02:56
Composers: Joseph Hahn - Brad Delson - Mike Shinoda - Robert G. Bourdon - Chester Charles Bennington - David Farrell
02
Get This
Mugshot
Dead Formats Vol. 2
02:07
Composers: Nathan Jordison - Paul Gray - Corey Taylor - Michael Crahan
03
Cute Without the E
The Seafloor Cinema
Dead Formats Vol. 2
03:19
Composers: Adam Lazzara - Edward Reyes - John Nolan - Mark O'Connell - Shaun Cooper
℗ 2022 Epitaph, previously released by Pure Noise Records
25-04-2022
Traitor / A Favor House Atlantic
01
Traitor
The Seafloor Cinema
Traitor / A Favor House Atlantic
03:51
Writer: Olivia Rodrigo - Daniel Nigro / Composers: Olivia Rodrigo - Daniel Nigro
02
A Favor House Atlantic
The Seafloor Cinema
Traitor / A Favor House Atlantic
03:21
Writer: Joshua Eppard - Claudio Sanchez - Travis Stever - Michael Todd / Composers: Joshua Eppard - Claudio Sanchez - Travis Stever - Michael Todd
Boketo Media
17-07-2020
Find Yourself
01
Find Yourself
The Seafloor Cinema
Find Yourself
03:45
Writer: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony Onfire - Geoff Ryder - Timothy Punturo - Jon Punturo / Composers: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony Onfire - Douglas Knight Andreasen - Geoff Ryder - Timothy Punturo - Jon Punturo - Seth Lawrenson - Neil TImothy Valencia
Boketo Media
19-07-2019
In the Future There Will Be 500 TV Channels but Nothing to Watch
01
In the Future There Will Be 500 TV Channels but Nothing to Watch
The Seafloor Cinema
In the Future There Will Be 500 TV Channels but Nothing to Watch
03:12
Writer: Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia / Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen - Justin Thomas Murry - Anthony James Garcia - Danilo Timothy Valencia
Lymphatic Records
16-01-2019
If You Were a Robot You'd Tell Me, Right?
01
If You Were a Robot You'd Tell Me, Right?
The Seafloor Cinema
If You Were a Robot You'd Tell Me, Right?
03:30
Writer: Anthony James Garcia / Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen - Justin Thomas Murry - Danilo Timothy Valencia - Anthony James Garcia
Lymphatic Records
30-10-2018
The First Step Toward Giving Up
01
The First Step Toward Giving Up
The Seafloor Cinema
The First Step Toward Giving Up
03:36
Composers: The Seafloor Cinema
℗ 2017 Lymphatic Records
11-02-2017
I'll Drive You Home
01
Swords Dance
The Seafloor Cinema
I'll Drive You Home
03:10
Composers: Douglas Knight Andreasen
02
Wherever You Are
The Seafloor Cinema
I'll Drive You Home
03:56
Composers: The Seafloor Cinema