Orchid Mantis is the experimental outlet of Atlanta musician Thomas Howard. His latest single, "Close the Door", is out now on all music streaming platforms.

We talk memory, recording to tape, realism, mixing vocals, field recordings, taking inspiration from past music, themes, the romantic side to his music, making a music video from 100 film photographs, goals, experimenting, the puzzle like elements of putting together a song and where his music is at it's most pure.

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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