Local Weatherman Are Putting Things Together On New EP “Right One”

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Brooklyn rockers Local Weatherman capture the uneasy in-between moments of growth on their newest EP, Right One. Across just five songs, the band makes a compelling case for themselves, grounding the EP in a cycle of trying, failing, and trying again that gives the release its emotional core.

Formed in 2018, Local Weatherman began as a solo project for singer-songwriter Fritz Ortman before gradually expanding into a full band. Over time, the project has grown beyond its early roots into something more collaborative and self-assured, with Right One showcasing the group as a cohesive, confident unit.

“The EP is about stitching things back together when they start to come undone,” shares Ortman. “When I sat down to figure out a title, I wanted to name it after [the track] ‘Right One’ because it felt like it fit the whole release thematically. I feel like every song is about trying to work out some problems so that you can finally be the Right One for the people who love you most.”

Right One opens at full throttle with “Thread,” driven by grungy guitar lines and explosive percussion that immediately establish the band’s urgency. Rooted in pop rock, the EP pulls from the grit of ’90s alternative without feeling nostalgic for its own sake. There’s an urgency and timeliness to the tracks; they’re an anthem for anyone working their way through the chaos and trials of adult life.

Though Local Weatherman formed and remain based in Brooklyn, Right One was recorded in Philadelphia. The EP arrives alongside a release show in New York City, which kicks off a short East Coast run set to conclude in Philadelphia later this February. Find more details about their upcoming shows here.