Frank Ene

If you've followed Bay Area music over the last few years, there's a good chance you've come across the work of Frank Ene in the bands Pure Bliss and Chineke. Last week, Ene quietly released an stunning new track and accompanying video for "No Longer," which you should watch right now if you're at your desk in the office. However, for the full effect, you need to go home and turn off all the lights, (or find a dark closet in the office) and watch it again:

Pretty incredible, right? "No Longer" showcases a deep, growly, dark register that we didn't fully get a taste of on his previous work, and if there was a better spot to film a video for the song than an abandoned train station, I can't picture it. Director Auden Lincoln Vogel's visuals were just what the song needed (and deserved).

Ene tells me "No Longer" is one of four tracks on an EP entitled Procrustean Bed, which is set for a fall release. Ene recorded Procrustean Bedat Tiny Telephone, with Adrianne deLanda from Extra Classic providing a vocal hook and Wymond Miles providing guitar on three of the songs along with what Ene describes as "so much wisdom and support." (Miles also has a release show for his new album this week.) No shows booked as of yet, as Frank tells me he's shooting for the perfect venue and vibe for his live debut as a solo artist with a new sound. I have a feeling it will be worth the wait. - The Bay Bridged