the long afternoon

The Long Afternoon is an organization producing independent rock music.

They craft and document carefully arranged patterns of sound, pursuing a strategy of deliberate obscurity to advance an agenda unknown to all but the organization’s inner circle.

All information and disinformation released by The Long Afternoon is available here, including recorded statements, video demonstrations, press releases, policy declarations, and more. Physical copies of the recordings are available directly from the organization or from online and local vendors. The recordings also are available for streaming and download via bandcamp (preferred), Apple Music, Spotify, and others.

recordings

the long afternoon’s studio work

The Luxury Problem by The Long Afternoon

the luxury problem

signifying nothing lp

signifying nothing

an index of maladjustments

regression lp

regression

king charles EP

king charles e.p.

tla news

updates from the long afternoon

“The Long Afternoon always brings the goods.”

— State College scenester

The album undulates and screams with all manner of guitar whackery, courtesy of Martz and his way with six strings and studio layering.

Rob Smith, Popdose

The instrumentation and chemistry between Martz, guitarist J.P. Mulley, drummer Greg Elliot, and bassist Jeff Edmunds is raw and rich, from the radio-ready pep of “Better Now” to the post-hardcore crescendos of “Casual Transmission.” The title track slinks along with a  psychedelic menace.

Dan Kunz, Knight-Ridder

“That’s Not What You Said” and “On the Plane” offer glimmers of hope.

Neil Agneta, The Big Takeover

The Long Afternoon provide updated jangle rock for a new era, with smartly crafted songs.

Marilyn Roxie, A Future in Noise
[Eston’s] best, most alluring weapon is the wall of fuzz, which he employs to superior effect…

Rob Smith, Popdose
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performances

upcoming live demonstrations

The Long Afternoon will conduct a series of live demonstrations in and around central Pennsylvania to celebrate the release of its fifth album, The Sun Also Sets. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates first.