Porcelain Releases New Single DSD Ahead of Album
The Austin-based band prepares to debut its latest album recorded live at Estuary Studios.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Home Cleaning
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The band Porcelain has released their new single DSD, a track focusing on immigration enforcement raids in Minneapolis. This launch precedes the upcoming release of the band's second full-length album.
Why it matters
The release serves as a precursor to a new 11-track collection that captures the group's raw sound. By recording live with minimal layering, the band seeks to translate their stage energy into a studio format.
The upcoming album Today's Minor Victories features 11 tracks and a total runtime of 47 minutes. This marks the second full-length album release for the group.
The players
Porcelain
An Austin-based musical group featuring members Steve Pike, Ryan Fitzgibbon, Jordan Emmert, and Eli Deitz.
Pooneh Ghana
A director known for her work in music media who oversaw the production of the DSD music video.
The details
The music video for DSD, directed by Pooneh Ghana, features a blend of onstage performances and life on the road. The group, consisting of Steve Pike, Ryan Fitzgibbon, Jordan Emmert, and Eli Deitz, tracked the album live at Estuary Studios in Austin.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Live performance at Hole in the Wall in Austin
October 23, 2026: Official release of the album Today's Minor Victories
11:00am Eastern Time on October 23, 2026: Bandcamp listening party
Culture Shift
The production approach aligns with a broader trend in independent music toward live-recorded albums that eschew heavy studio layering. This shift emphasizes the authentic, raw energy of a performance over the perfection of modern digital editing.
Fans in Austin can see the band perform live at Hole in the Wall ahead of the album launch. The upcoming North American tour also provides opportunities for audiences across the Midwest, South, and East Coast to attend shows.
The takeaway
The band's commitment to recording live highlights a desire to bridge the gap between their concert presence and recorded work. Listeners can anticipate a 47-minute experience designed to showcase the quartet's direct musical chemistry.
What happens next
Porcelain will perform live at Hole in the Wall in Austin on October 22 and October 23, 2026. A listening party for the album is scheduled via Bandcamp at 11:00am Eastern Time on October 23, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Readdork.
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