{
  "id": 266656,
  "title": "Water Damage Announce New Album Repair Feat. Wendy Eisenberg & Ricardo Dias Gomes: Hear “Reel 45”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/water-damage-announce-new-album-repair-feat-wendy-eisenberg-ricardo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T13:42:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Stereogum",
    "slug": "stereogum",
    "url": "https://stereogum.com/2507583/water-damage-announce-new-album-repair-feat-wendy-eisenberg-ricardo-dias-gomes-hear-reel-45/music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On her birthday, Water Damage announced their upcoming album Repair featuring Wendy Eisenberg and Ricardo Dias Gomes. The Austin-based band, known for their rhythm, drone, and repetition, releases a new studio album each year. Repair will be their fourth studio release, following four previous albums. The album features four side-length tracks, with special guest contributions from Eisenberg and Dias Gomes. Eisenberg plays electric guitar on all four songs, while Dias Gomes contributes electronics to three tracks and bass on one. The album's opening track, \"Reel 45,\" is described as the fastest, noisiest Water Damage track yet, showcasing the band's intense energy. The album is set to release on October 23rd through 12XU.",
  "summary": "Water Damage, the renowned Austin band known for their rhythm, drone, and repetition, is set to release their new album, Repair, on October 23 through 12XU. The album features four side-length tracks, each with its own unique sound, and will also include special guest appearances from Wendy Eisenberg and Ricardo Dias Gomes. Eisenberg contributes her electric guitar skills to all four songs, while Dias Gomes adds electronic elements to three of them and plays bass on one. The album's opening track, \"Reel 45,\" showcases the band's intense energy and physical drumbeat, making it an exciting addition to their discography.",
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        "published": "2026-08-06T21:06:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}