The Sleights and Land of Wolves are proud to announce their first official joint release, the King of the Mountain split EP—a 12-inch vinyl record that brings together two bands whose paths have been intertwined on stages across the Pacific Northwest and Colorado.
For The Sleights, the split EP features the final four songs recorded during the sessions for their 2025 album This One’s Gonna Hurt. Following a series of well-received releases—including their latest EP Atari—the band is excited to finally share these remaining tracks.
Leading the release is the single “Nose Dive,” accompanied by a new video. The track tackles the growing psychological toll of doomscrolling and social media burnout, reflecting on the early waves of societal and legal consequences tied to the unchecked practices of major tech platforms.
The King of the Mountain EP also represents a creative collaboration between the two bands, drawing inspiration from their respective home regions. The artwork and concept play on the parallels between Colorado and Washington, featuring imagery of Pikes Peak and Mount Rainier, alongside visual nods to iconic regional beer branding. These influences extend to the vinyl itself, with two splatter variants designed around the color palettes associated with each state.
The release marks a milestone for The Sleights as their first pre-order offering through a newly launched official website and e-store. Fans will have access to exclusive vinyl variants, past releases, and limited tour merchandise.
On the collaboration and new single, The Sleights’ Luke Blanton shares:
“Our friend Joel Hirsch, lead singer of Land of Wolves, helped us land our first Pacific Northwest show back in 2023, and we immediately hit it off. After multiple runs together in Washington and Colorado, a split release just made sense. We were beyond excited when Land of Wolves was into the idea of a split. We went all in—matching our cities’ mountains, drawing inspiration from regional beer aesthetics, and even designing vinyl variants around those themes. It’s something we’re really proud of. The song ‘Nose Dive’ deals with the hell that is social media. I deleted all of it off my phone and have never felt better. The song reflects the stress and mental drain of endless doomscrolling.”
The King of the Mountain EP is available for pre-order now and will be released on May 22. To celebrate, The Sleights and Land of Wolves will reunite for a series of live dates in Washington this May, with additional Colorado shows to be announced later in 2026.
The Sleights + Land of Wolves Tour Dates:
May 15 – Everett, WA @ Bayside Cafe
May 16 – Seattle, WA @ The Krakken
May 17 – Tacoma, WA @ Valley Bar
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