#164 - Heavenward (Kamtin Mohager)

Behind the Vinyl

Kamtin Mohager was known for his time in Teenage Wrist leading into pandemic, but around 2020 he went through a transition period. Mohager decided to part ways with Teenage Wrist and started up Heavenward. It was the first time since The Chain Gang of 1974 that Mohager had the opportunity to call all of the shots. He was able to let his true music colors. But, instead of returning to his dance music routes that listeners became familiar with while listening to The Chain Gang of 1974, Mohager continued to build on his shoegaze sound that Teenage Wrist projected through their music.

Mohager put out an exciting debut record for Heavenward on June 16 labeled Pyrophonics. With so much already accomplished during his music career, it's hard to find something that Mohager hasn't covered yet, but he decided to show a side that listeners haven't seen yet - which was the ultimate recipes for a masterpiece of a record. Mohager has been living the business side of music since making it a main focus and signing with a major label. This record gave him freedom to be creative and go in whatever direction he felt appropriate. Mohager decided to have his friends join along, calling it a full collaberation with his friends, a group that included Nathanial Motte 3OH!3. Experience is what fueld the drive for this record. At this point Mohager knows what he wants and what he doesn't want out of his music. He is all about celebrating small wins at this point in his career instead of rushing the process. I would say Pyrophonics was a massive win for Heavenward.

Bandcamp: https://heavenwardband.bandcamp.com/album/staircase-music

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iKDeO8yaOiWz7vkeljunk?si=-oZrCWzuSpu_r7mjuGpsmA

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/heavenward/1526237028