The Discussions Will Release Album in October
The eight-piece musical collective plans to debut its second full-length album on October 6, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Alternative
The eight-piece musical collective known as The Discussions will release its second full-length album, No Shrines, No Concrete, on October 6, 2026. The band, which formed in 2019, has spent years preparing the new material.
Why it matters
The release represents a significant milestone for the ensemble, which has operated as a collaborative unit since its inception in 2019. The upcoming record follows extensive songwriting sessions for tracks like (Moving) Vision.
The group consists of eight active musicians who have been performing together since 2019. The upcoming release of No Shrines, No Concrete marks their second full-length studio album.
The players
The Discussions
An eight-member musical collective that formed in 2019 and focuses on collaborative songwriting.
Greg Rothwell
A musician and songwriter for the collective who composed the track (Moving) Vision.
Dan Rome
A creative contributor who handled video editing for the band's latest project at Big Lake Recording Company.
Big Lake Recording Company
A Burlington-based studio where the video production for the band's upcoming track was completed.
The details
Greg Rothwell wrote the track (Moving) Vision on an upright piano over a period of years, while Dan Rome edited the associated video at Big Lake Recording Company in Burlington. The collective recorded the album in Vermont to capture their specific sound.
Timeline
The Discussions collective formed in 2019.
The album No Shrines, No Concrete will be released on October 6, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The band reflects a broader trend of large, collaborative ensembles building independent catalogs outside of traditional major label support. This release follows the pattern set by the rise of regional musical collectives in the Vermont independent scene.
Fans can look forward to the official release on October 6, 2026. Listeners should monitor the band's streaming and social media channels for specific platform availability and physical pre-order options.
The takeaway
Large musical collectives require significant time to coordinate songwriting and recording efforts across many members. Aspiring musicians can learn from the multi-year composition process used by Greg Rothwell to develop complex tracks.
Further reading
Explore more local releases on the Burlington Alternative section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vermont Public.
